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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,379.60 and 554.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,379.60 and 554.79 is: 831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,379.60 = 554.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,379.60 = 554.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,379.60 × 554.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 765,388.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,388.28/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.26

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