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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.04, 1,270.58 and 605.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.04, 1,270.58 and 605.51 is: 836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.04 : 1,270.58 = 605.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.04/1,270.58 = 605.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.04x = 1,270.58 × 605.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.04x = 769,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,339.52/920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.20

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