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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.92, 1,381.06 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.92, 1,381.06 and 510.24 is: 765.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.92 : 1,381.06 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.92/1,381.06 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.92x = 1,381.06 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.92x = 704,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,672.05/920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.18

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