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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.40, 1,380.57 and 509.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.40, 1,380.57 and 509.32 is: 763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.40 : 1,380.57 = 509.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.40/1,380.57 = 509.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.40x = 1,380.57 × 509.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.40x = 703,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,151.91/920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.96

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