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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,270.54 and 710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,270.54 and 710.04 is: 980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,270.54 = 710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,270.54 = 710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,270.54 × 710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 902,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,137.21/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.22

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