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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.68, 1,384.08 and 853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.68, 1,384.08 and 853.08 is: 1,282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.68 : 1,384.08 = 853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.68/1,384.08 = 853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.68x = 1,384.08 × 853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.68x = 1,180,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,730.97/920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.46

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