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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.29, 1,269.66 and 547.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.29, 1,269.66 and 547.29 is: 755.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.29 : 1,269.66 = 547.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.29/1,269.66 = 547.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.29x = 1,269.66 × 547.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.29x = 694,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,865.87/920.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.05

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