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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.15, 1,269.74 and 547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.15, 1,269.74 and 547.04 is: 754.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.15 : 1,269.74 = 547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.15/1,269.74 = 547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.15x = 1,269.74 × 547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.15x = 694,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,598.57/920.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.88

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