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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.02, 1,269.52 and 547.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.02, 1,269.52 and 547.01 is: 754.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.02 : 1,269.52 = 547.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.02/1,269.52 = 547.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.02x = 1,269.52 × 547.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.02x = 694,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,441.94/920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.81

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