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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.12, 1,270.34 and 605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.12, 1,270.34 and 605.94 is: 836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.12 : 1,270.34 = 605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.12/1,270.34 = 605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.12x = 1,270.34 × 605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.12x = 769,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,746.79/920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.58

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