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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.25, 1,269.94 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.25, 1,269.94 and 547.22 is: 755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.25 : 1,269.94 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.25/1,269.94 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.25x = 1,269.94 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.25x = 694,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,935.31/920.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.16

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