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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.79, 1,379.83 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.79, 1,379.83 and 510.06 is: 764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.79 : 1,379.83 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.79/1,379.83 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.79x = 1,379.83 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.79x = 703,796.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,796.09/920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.34

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