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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.03, 1,268.73 and 605.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.03, 1,268.73 and 605.57 is: 835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.03 : 1,268.73 = 605.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.03/1,268.73 = 605.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.03x = 1,268.73 × 605.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.03x = 768,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,298.48/920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.08

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