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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.18, 1,269.88 and 547.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.18, 1,269.88 and 547.36 is: 755.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.18 : 1,269.88 = 547.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.18/1,269.88 = 547.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.18x = 1,269.88 × 547.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.18x = 695,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,082.64/920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.37

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