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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,270.20 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,270.20 and 527.52 is: 727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,270.20 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,270.20 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,270.20 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 670,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,055.90/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.96

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