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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,269.29 and 710.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,269.29 and 710.67 is: 979.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,269.29 = 710.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,269.29 = 710.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,269.29 × 710.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 902,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,048.86/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.99

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