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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.54, 1,381.30 and 612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.54, 1,381.30 and 612.52 is: 919.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.54 : 1,381.30 = 612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.54/1,381.30 = 612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.54x = 1,381.30 × 612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.54x = 846,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,073.88/920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.11

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