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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.32, 1,270.22 and 527.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.32, 1,270.22 and 527.61 is: 728.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.32 : 1,270.22 = 527.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.32/1,270.22 = 527.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.32x = 1,270.22 × 527.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.32x = 670,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,180.77/920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.20

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