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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.70, 1,381.01 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.70, 1,381.01 and 271.42 is: 407.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.70 : 1,381.01 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.70/1,381.01 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.70x = 1,381.01 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.70x = 374,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,828.92/920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.11

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