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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.90, 1,380.42 and 553.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.90, 1,380.42 and 553.97 is: 830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.90 : 1,380.42 = 553.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.90/1,380.42 = 553.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.90x = 1,380.42 × 553.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.90x = 764,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,711.27/920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.40

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