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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,382.48 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,382.48 and 575.56 is: 864.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,382.48 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,382.48 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,382.48 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 795,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,700.19/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.18

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