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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.80, 1,377.12 and 818.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.80, 1,377.12 and 818.80 is: 1,224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.80 : 1,377.12 = 818.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.80/1,377.12 = 818.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.80x = 1,377.12 × 818.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.80x = 1,127,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,585.86/920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.57

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