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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.38, 1,270.06 and 527.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.38, 1,270.06 and 527.53 is: 727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.38 : 1,270.06 = 527.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.38/1,270.06 = 527.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.38x = 1,270.06 × 527.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.38x = 669,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,994.75/920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.95

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