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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.48, 1,382.88 and 790.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.48, 1,382.88 and 790.88 is: 1,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.48 : 1,382.88 = 790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.48/1,382.88 = 790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.48x = 1,382.88 × 790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.48x = 1,093,692.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,692.13/920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.18

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