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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.26, 1,269.78 and 547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.26, 1,269.78 and 547.33 is: 755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.26 : 1,269.78 = 547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.26/1,269.78 = 547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.26x = 1,269.78 × 547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.26x = 694,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,987.52/920.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.21

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