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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.07, 1,269.81 and 527.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.07, 1,269.81 and 527.07 is: 727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.07 : 1,269.81 = 527.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.07/1,269.81 = 527.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.07x = 1,269.81 × 527.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.07x = 669,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,278.76/920.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.42

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