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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.00, 1,269.62 and 527.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.00, 1,269.62 and 527.01 is: 727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.00 : 1,269.62 = 527.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.00/1,269.62 = 527.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.00x = 1,269.62 × 527.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.00x = 669,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,099.80/920.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.29

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