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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,379.92 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,379.92 and 555.04 is: 831.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,379.92 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,379.92 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,379.92 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 765,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,910.80/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.82

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