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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.52, 1,382.40 and 556.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.52, 1,382.40 and 556.02 is: 835.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.52 : 1,382.40 = 556.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.52/1,382.40 = 556.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.52x = 1,382.40 × 556.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.52x = 768,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,642.05/920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.01

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