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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,379.04 and 554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,379.04 and 554.84 is: 830.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,379.04 = 554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,379.04 = 554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,379.04 × 554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 765,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,146.55/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.99

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