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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.08, 1,269.80 and 686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.08, 1,269.80 and 686.80 is: 947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.08 : 1,269.80 = 686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.08/1,269.80 = 686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.08x = 1,269.80 × 686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.08x = 872,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,098.64/920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.85

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