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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.02, 1,269.68 and 527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.02, 1,269.68 and 527.06 is: 727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.02 : 1,269.68 = 527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.02/1,269.68 = 527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.02x = 1,269.68 × 527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.02x = 669,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,197.54/920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.37

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