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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.84, 1,381.52 and 591.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.84, 1,381.52 and 591.91 is: 888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.84 : 1,381.52 = 591.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.84/1,381.52 = 591.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.84x = 1,381.52 × 591.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.84x = 817,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,733.53/920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.03

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