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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.12, 1,269.22 and 658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.12, 1,269.22 and 658.52 is: 908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.12 : 1,269.22 = 658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.12/1,269.22 = 658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.12x = 1,269.22 × 658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.12x = 835,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,806.75/920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.37

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