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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.92, 1,269.96 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.92, 1,269.96 and 547.20 is: 755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.92 : 1,269.96 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.92/1,269.96 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.92x = 1,269.96 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.92x = 694,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,922.11/919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.42

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