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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.33, 1,269.99 and 521.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.33, 1,269.99 and 521.99 is: 720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.33 : 1,269.99 = 521.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.33/1,269.99 = 521.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.33x = 1,269.99 × 521.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.33x = 662,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,922.08/920.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.31

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