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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.44, 1,270.38 and 527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.44, 1,270.38 and 527.44 is: 727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.44 : 1,270.38 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.44/1,270.38 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.44x = 1,270.38 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.44x = 670,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,049.23/920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.97

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