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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.65, 1,380.98 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.65, 1,380.98 and 372.84 is: 559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.65 : 1,380.98 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.65/1,380.98 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.65x = 1,380.98 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.65x = 514,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,882.72/920.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.26

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