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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.79, 1,381.18 and 271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.79, 1,381.18 and 271.37 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.79 : 1,381.18 = 271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.79/1,381.18 = 271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.79x = 1,381.18 × 271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.79x = 374,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,811.50/920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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