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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.24, 1,269.06 and 710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.24, 1,269.06 and 710.09 is: 979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.24 : 1,269.06 = 710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.24/1,269.06 = 710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.24x = 1,269.06 × 710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.24x = 901,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,146.82/920.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.25

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