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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.10, 1,269.72 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.10, 1,269.72 and 500.44 is: 690.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.10 : 1,269.72 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.10/1,269.72 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.10x = 1,269.72 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.10x = 635,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,418.68/920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.60

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