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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,380.18 and 426.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,380.18 and 426.99 is: 639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,380.18 = 426.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,380.18 = 426.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,380.18 × 426.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 589,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,323.06/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.96

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