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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.91, 1,381.08 and 400.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.91, 1,381.08 and 400.77 is: 601.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.91 : 1,381.08 = 400.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.91/1,381.08 = 400.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.91x = 1,381.08 × 400.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.91x = 553,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,497.30/920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.03

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