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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.86, 1,381.39 and 271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.86, 1,381.39 and 271.59 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.86 : 1,381.39 = 271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.86/1,381.39 = 271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.86x = 1,381.39 × 271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.86x = 375,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,171.71/920.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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