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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.10, 1,269.73 and 500.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.10, 1,269.73 and 500.45 is: 690.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.10 : 1,269.73 = 500.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.10/1,269.73 = 500.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.10x = 1,269.73 × 500.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.10x = 635,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,436.36/920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.61

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