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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.99, 1,379.97 and 554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.99, 1,379.97 and 554.87 is: 831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.99 : 1,379.97 = 554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.99/1,379.97 = 554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.99x = 1,379.97 × 554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.99x = 765,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,707.40/920.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.39

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