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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,381.76 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,381.76 and 536.16 is: 804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,381.76 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,381.76 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,381.76 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 740,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,844.44/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.50

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