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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.94, 1,380.33 and 401.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.94, 1,380.33 and 401.37 is: 601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.94 : 1,380.33 = 401.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.94/1,380.33 = 401.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.94x = 1,380.33 × 401.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.94x = 554,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,023.05/920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.58

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