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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,380.62 and 774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,380.62 and 774.40 is: 1,161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,380.62 = 774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,380.62 = 774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,380.62 × 774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 1,069,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,152.13/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.36

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