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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.69, 1,377.82 and 867.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.69, 1,377.82 and 867.39 is: 1,298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.69 : 1,377.82 = 867.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.69/1,377.82 = 867.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.69x = 1,377.82 × 867.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.69x = 1,195,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,107.29/920.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.06

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