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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.52, 1,380.42 and 481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.52, 1,380.42 and 481.65 is: 722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.52 : 1,380.42 = 481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.52/1,380.42 = 481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.52x = 1,380.42 × 481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.52x = 664,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,879.29/920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.29

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