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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,270.35 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,270.35 and 658.44 is: 909.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,270.35 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,270.35 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,270.35 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 836,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,449.25/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.03

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