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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,269.80 and 500.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,269.80 and 500.51 is: 690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,269.80 = 500.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,269.80 = 500.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,269.80 × 500.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 635,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,538.75/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.68

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