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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,270.08 and 527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,270.08 and 527.60 is: 728.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,270.08 = 527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,270.08 = 527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,270.08 × 527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 670,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,087.86/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.09

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