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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.92, 1,379.80 and 595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.92, 1,379.80 and 595.60 is: 892.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.92 : 1,379.80 = 595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.92/1,379.80 = 595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.92x = 1,379.80 × 595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.92x = 821,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,808.88/920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.38

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