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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,379.49 and 774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,379.49 and 774.80 is: 1,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,379.49 = 774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,379.49 = 774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,379.49 × 774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 1,068,828.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,828.85/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.01

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