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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.32, 1,269.62 and 547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.32, 1,269.62 and 547.09 is: 754.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.32 : 1,269.62 = 547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.32/1,269.62 = 547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.32x = 1,269.62 × 547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.32x = 694,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,596.41/920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.73

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