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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.48, 1,380.87 and 372.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.48, 1,380.87 and 372.65 is: 559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.48 : 1,380.87 = 372.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.48/1,380.87 = 372.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.48x = 1,380.87 × 372.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.48x = 514,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,574.30/920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.03

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