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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.52, 1,378.35 and 804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.52, 1,378.35 and 804.42 is: 1,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.52 : 1,378.35 = 804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.52/1,378.35 = 804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.52x = 1,378.35 × 804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.52x = 1,108,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,772.31/920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.51

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