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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.22, 1,270.19 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.22, 1,270.19 and 527.51 is: 728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.22 : 1,270.19 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.22/1,270.19 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.22x = 1,270.19 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.22x = 670,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,037.93/920.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.13

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