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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.20, 1,269.90 and 527.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.20, 1,269.90 and 527.35 is: 727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.20 : 1,269.90 = 527.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.20/1,269.90 = 527.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.20x = 1,269.90 × 527.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.20x = 669,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,681.77/920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.76

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