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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,269 and 657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,269 and 657.72 is: 907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,269 = 657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,269 = 657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,269 × 657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 834,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,646.68/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.07

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