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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.56, 1,379.74 and 703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.56, 1,379.74 and 703.48 is: 1,054.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.56 : 1,379.74 = 703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.56/1,379.74 = 703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.56x = 1,379.74 × 703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.56x = 970,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,619.50/920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.38

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