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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.43, 1,270.11 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.43, 1,270.11 and 527.40 is: 727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.43 : 1,270.11 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.43/1,270.11 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.43x = 1,270.11 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.43x = 669,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,856.01/920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.76

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