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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.96, 1,381.28 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.96, 1,381.28 and 262.84 is: 394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.96 : 1,381.28 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.96/1,381.28 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.96x = 1,381.28 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.96x = 363,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,055.64/920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.21

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