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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.48, 1,269.38 and 710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.48, 1,269.38 and 710.32 is: 979.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.48 : 1,269.38 = 710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.48/1,269.38 = 710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.48x = 1,269.38 × 710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.48x = 901,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,661.94/920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.56

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