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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.82, 1,379.18 and 756.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.82, 1,379.18 and 756.66 is: 1,133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.82 : 1,379.18 = 756.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.82/1,379.18 = 756.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.82x = 1,379.18 × 756.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.82x = 1,043,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,570.34/920.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.31

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