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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.50, 1,377.30 and 647.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.50, 1,377.30 and 647.14 is: 968.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.50 : 1,377.30 = 647.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.50/1,377.30 = 647.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.50x = 1,377.30 × 647.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.50x = 891,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,305.92/920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.28

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