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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.44, 1,379.54 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.44, 1,379.54 and 525.56 is: 787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.44 : 1,379.54 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.44/1,379.54 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.44x = 1,379.54 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.44x = 725,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,031.04/920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.70

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