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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.65, 1,380.99 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.65, 1,380.99 and 271.45 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.65 : 1,380.99 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.65/1,380.99 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.65x = 1,380.99 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.65x = 374,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,869.74/920.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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