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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.75, 1,381.91 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.75, 1,381.91 and 401.13 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.75 : 1,381.91 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.75/1,381.91 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.75x = 1,381.91 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.75x = 554,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,323.55/920.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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