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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,270.25 and 547.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,270.25 and 547.46 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,270.25 = 547.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,270.25 = 547.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,270.25 × 547.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 695,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,401.98/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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