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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,270.48 and 609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,270.48 and 609.84 is: 842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,270.48 = 609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,270.48 = 609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,270.48 × 609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 774,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,789.52/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.02

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