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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.40, 1,380.12 and 572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.40, 1,380.12 and 572.88 is: 859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.40 : 1,380.12 = 572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.40/1,380.12 = 572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.40x = 1,380.12 × 572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.40x = 790,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,643.15/920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.02

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