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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.57, 1,379.79 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.57, 1,379.79 and 400.04 is: 599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.57 : 1,379.79 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.57/1,379.79 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.57x = 1,379.79 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.57x = 551,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,964.29/920.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.59

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