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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,270.04 and 500.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,270.04 and 500.68 is: 690.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,270.04 = 500.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,270.04 = 500.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,270.04 × 500.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 635,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,883.63/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.92

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