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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.66, 1,380.84 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.66, 1,380.84 and 262.48 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.66 : 1,380.84 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.66/1,380.84 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.66x = 1,380.84 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.66x = 362,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,442.88/920.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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