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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,379.88 and 648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,379.88 and 648.30 is: 971.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,379.88 = 648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,379.88 = 648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,379.88 × 648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 894,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,576.20/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.88

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