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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.78, 1,381.11 and 373.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.78, 1,381.11 and 373.00 is: 559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.78 : 1,381.11 = 373.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.78/1,381.11 = 373.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.78x = 1,381.11 × 373.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.78x = 515,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,154.36/920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.48

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