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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.64, 1,381.56 and 846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.64, 1,381.56 and 846.48 is: 1,270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.64 : 1,381.56 = 846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.64/1,381.56 = 846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.64x = 1,381.56 × 846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.64x = 1,169,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,462.91/920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.27

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