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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.96, 1,381.56 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.96, 1,381.56 and 373.16 is: 559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.96 : 1,381.56 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.96/1,381.56 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.96x = 1,381.56 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.96x = 515,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,542.93/920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.79

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