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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,269.51 and 527.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920, 1,269.51 and 527.01 is: 727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 1,269.51 = 527.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/1,269.51 = 527.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 1,269.51 × 527.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 669,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,044.47/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.22

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