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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.44, 1,269.76 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.44, 1,269.76 and 527.36 is: 727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.44 : 1,269.76 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.44/1,269.76 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.44x = 1,269.76 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.44x = 669,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,620.63/920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.50

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