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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.77, 1,380.93 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.77, 1,380.93 and 262.63 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.77 : 1,380.93 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.77/1,380.93 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.77x = 1,380.93 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.77x = 362,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,672.72/920.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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