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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.33, 1,270.05 and 500.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.33, 1,270.05 and 500.68 is: 690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.33 : 1,270.05 = 500.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.33/1,270.05 = 500.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.33x = 1,270.05 × 500.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.33x = 635,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,889.75/920.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.93

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