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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,269.56 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920, 1,269.56 and 526.97 is: 727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 1,269.56 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/1,269.56 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 1,269.56 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 669,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,020.03/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.20

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