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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.92, 1,379.76 and 898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.92, 1,379.76 and 898.24 is: 1,345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.92 : 1,379.76 = 898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.92/1,379.76 = 898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.92x = 1,379.76 × 898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.92x = 1,239,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,355.62/920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.78

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