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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.75, 1,381.51 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.75, 1,381.51 and 591.86 is: 888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.75 : 1,381.51 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.75/1,381.51 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.75x = 1,381.51 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.75x = 817,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,662.48/920.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.04

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