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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.09, 1,269.68 and 521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.09, 1,269.68 and 521.73 is: 719.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.09 : 1,269.68 = 521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.09/1,269.68 = 521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.09x = 1,269.68 × 521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.09x = 662,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,427.54/920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.96

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