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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.84, 1,380 and 530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.84, 1,380 and 530.96 is: 795.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.84 : 1,380 = 530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.84/1,380 = 530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.84x = 1,380 × 530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.84x = 732,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,724.80/920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.71

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