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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.04, 1,269.86 and 527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.04, 1,269.86 and 527.08 is: 727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.04 : 1,269.86 = 527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.04/1,269.86 = 527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.04x = 1,269.86 × 527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.04x = 669,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,317.81/920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.49

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