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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.35, 1,270.07 and 527.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.35, 1,270.07 and 527.37 is: 727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.35 : 1,270.07 = 527.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.35/1,270.07 = 527.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.35x = 1,270.07 × 527.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.35x = 669,796.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,796.82/920.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.76

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