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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.96, 1,380.68 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.96, 1,380.68 and 530.32 is: 795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.96 : 1,380.68 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.96/1,380.68 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.96x = 1,380.68 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.96x = 732,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,202.22/920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.04

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