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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.81, 1,380.00 and 510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.81, 1,380.00 and 510.14 is: 764.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.81 : 1,380.00 = 510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.81/1,380.00 = 510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.81x = 1,380.00 × 510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.81x = 703,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,998.56/920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.54

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