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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.43, 1,269.89 and 522.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.43, 1,269.89 and 522.05 is: 720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.43 : 1,269.89 = 522.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.43/1,269.89 = 522.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.43x = 1,269.89 × 522.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.43x = 662,946.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,946.64/920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.26

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