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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.75, 1,380.24 and 590.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.75, 1,380.24 and 590.77 is: 885.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.75 : 1,380.24 = 590.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.75/1,380.24 = 590.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.75x = 1,380.24 × 590.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.75x = 815,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,398.35/920.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.58

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