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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.58, 1,380.03 and 705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.58, 1,380.03 and 705.12 is: 1,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.58 : 1,380.03 = 705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.58/1,380.03 = 705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.58x = 1,380.03 × 705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.58x = 973,086.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,086.75/920.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.04

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