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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.90, 1,382.70 and 715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.90, 1,382.70 and 715.70 is: 1,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.90 : 1,382.70 = 715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.90/1,382.70 = 715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.90x = 1,382.70 × 715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.90x = 989,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,598.39/920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.60

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