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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.68, 1,387.96 and 858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.68, 1,387.96 and 858.04 is: 1,293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.68 : 1,387.96 = 858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.68/1,387.96 = 858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.68x = 1,387.96 × 858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.68x = 1,190,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,925.20/920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.53

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