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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.54, 1,385.99 and 811.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.54, 1,385.99 and 811.55 is: 1,221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.54 : 1,385.99 = 811.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.54/1,385.99 = 811.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.54x = 1,385.99 × 811.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.54x = 1,124,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,792.66/920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.89

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