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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.31, 1,270.04 and 506.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.31, 1,270.04 and 506.31 is: 698.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.31 : 1,270.04 = 506.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.31/1,270.04 = 506.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.31x = 1,270.04 × 506.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.31x = 643,033.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,033.95/920.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.71

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