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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.31, 1,269.93 and 521.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.31, 1,269.93 and 521.94 is: 720.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.31 : 1,269.93 = 521.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.31/1,269.93 = 521.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.31x = 1,269.93 × 521.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.31x = 662,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,827.26/920.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.22

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