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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,379.33 and 774.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,379.33 and 774.66 is: 1,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,379.33 = 774.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,379.33 = 774.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,379.33 × 774.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 1,068,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,515.98/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.85

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