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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.69, 1,381.25 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.69, 1,381.25 and 343.56 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.69 : 1,381.25 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.69/1,381.25 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.69x = 1,381.25 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.69x = 474,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,542.25/920.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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