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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.29, 1,270.01 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.29, 1,270.01 and 500.64 is: 690.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.29 : 1,270.01 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.29/1,270.01 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.29x = 1,270.01 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.29x = 635,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,817.81/920.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.89

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