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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.20, 1,269.39 and 547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.20, 1,269.39 and 547 is: 754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.20 : 1,269.39 = 547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.20/1,269.39 = 547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.20x = 1,269.39 × 547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.20x = 694,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,356.33/920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.57

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