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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.61, 1,381.32 and 850.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.61, 1,381.32 and 850.95 is: 1,276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.61 : 1,381.32 = 850.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.61/1,381.32 = 850.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.61x = 1,381.32 × 850.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.61x = 1,175,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,434.25/920.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.80

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