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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.43, 1,377.72 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.43, 1,377.72 and 590.92 is: 884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.43 : 1,377.72 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.43/1,377.72 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.43x = 1,377.72 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.43x = 814,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,118.86/920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.50

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