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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.66, 1,378.97 and 595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.66, 1,378.97 and 595.04 is: 891.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.66 : 1,378.97 = 595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.66/1,378.97 = 595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.66x = 1,378.97 × 595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.66x = 820,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,539.33/920.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.25

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