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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.42, 1,270.18 and 500.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.42, 1,270.18 and 500.78 is: 691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.42 : 1,270.18 = 500.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.42/1,270.18 = 500.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.42x = 1,270.18 × 500.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.42x = 636,080.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,080.74/920.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.08

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