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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.75, 1,381.33 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.75, 1,381.33 and 372.97 is: 559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.75 : 1,381.33 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.75/1,381.33 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.75x = 1,381.33 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.75x = 515,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,187.74/920.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.53

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