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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.43, 1,270.12 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.43, 1,270.12 and 547.50 is: 755.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.43 : 1,270.12 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.43/1,270.12 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.43x = 1,270.12 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.43x = 695,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,390.70/920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.51

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