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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,270.40 and 522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,270.40 and 522.14 is: 720.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,270.40 = 522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,270.40 = 522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,270.40 × 522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 663,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,326.66/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.65

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