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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.64, 1,379.22 and 712.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.64, 1,379.22 and 712.76 is: 1,067.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.64 : 1,379.22 = 712.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.64/1,379.22 = 712.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.64x = 1,379.22 × 712.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.64x = 983,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,052.37/920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.79

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