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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.63, 1,380.98 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.63, 1,380.98 and 372.74 is: 559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.63 : 1,380.98 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.63/1,380.98 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.63x = 1,380.98 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.63x = 514,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,740.51/920.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.12

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