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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.38, 1,269.81 and 547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.38, 1,269.81 and 547.48 is: 755.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.38 : 1,269.81 = 547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.38/1,269.81 = 547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.38x = 1,269.81 × 547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.38x = 695,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,195.58/920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.34

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