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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.91, 1,381.73 and 343.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.91, 1,381.73 and 343.83 is: 515.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.91 : 1,381.73 = 343.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.91/1,381.73 = 343.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.91x = 1,381.73 × 343.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.91x = 475,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,078.51/920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.88

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