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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.91, 1,381.92 and 768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.91, 1,381.92 and 768.72 is: 1,153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.91 : 1,381.92 = 768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.91/1,381.92 = 768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.91x = 1,381.92 × 768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.91x = 1,062,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,309.54/920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.54

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