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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.33, 1,269.91 and 547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.33, 1,269.91 and 547.30 is: 755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.33 : 1,269.91 = 547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.33/1,269.91 = 547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.33x = 1,269.91 × 547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.33x = 695,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,017.20/920.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.19

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