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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.27, 1,269.86 and 547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.27, 1,269.86 and 547.26 is: 755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.27 : 1,269.86 = 547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.27/1,269.86 = 547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.27x = 1,269.86 × 547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.27x = 694,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,943.58/920.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.15

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