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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.56, 1,379.58 and 536.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.56, 1,379.58 and 536.08 is: 803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.56 : 1,379.58 = 536.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.56/1,379.58 = 536.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.56x = 1,379.58 × 536.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.56x = 739,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,565.25/920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.39

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