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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.39, 1,270.31 and 547.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.39, 1,270.31 and 547.58 is: 755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.39 : 1,270.31 = 547.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.39/1,270.31 = 547.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.39x = 1,270.31 × 547.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.39x = 695,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,587.26/920.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.76

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