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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.42, 1,269.75 and 527.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.42, 1,269.75 and 527.23 is: 727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.42 : 1,269.75 = 527.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.42/1,269.75 = 527.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.42x = 1,269.75 × 527.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.42x = 669,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,450.29/920.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.33

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