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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.71, 1,380.06 and 452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.71, 1,380.06 and 452.51 is: 678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.71 : 1,380.06 = 452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.71/1,380.06 = 452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.71x = 1,380.06 × 452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.71x = 624,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,484.05/920.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.26

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