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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,269.60 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920, 1,269.60 and 552 is: 761.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 1,269.60 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/1,269.60 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 1,269.60 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 700,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,819.20/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.76

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