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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.39, 1,270.35 and 547.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.39, 1,270.35 and 547.37 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.39 : 1,270.35 = 547.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.39/1,270.35 = 547.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.39x = 1,270.35 × 547.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.39x = 695,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,345.13/920.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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