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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,270.08 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,270.08 and 547.02 is: 755.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,270.08 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,270.08 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,270.08 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 694,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,759.16/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.04

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