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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.96, 1,373.35 and 912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.96, 1,373.35 and 912.76 is: 1,361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.96 : 1,373.35 = 912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.96/1,373.35 = 912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.96x = 1,373.35 × 912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.96x = 1,253,536.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,536.65/920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.12

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