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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,269.60 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,269.60 and 527.04 is: 727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,269.60 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,269.60 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,269.60 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 669,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,129.98/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.19

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