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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.90, 1,388.75 and 908.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.90, 1,388.75 and 908.55 is: 1,370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.90 : 1,388.75 = 908.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.90/1,388.75 = 908.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.90x = 1,388.75 × 908.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.90x = 1,261,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,744.27/920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.12

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