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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.89, 1,380.46 and 590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.89, 1,380.46 and 590.82 is: 885.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.89 : 1,380.46 = 590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.89/1,380.46 = 590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.89x = 1,380.46 × 590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.89x = 815,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,603.38/920.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.67

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