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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.48, 1,269.96 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.48, 1,269.96 and 527.36 is: 727.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.48 : 1,269.96 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.48/1,269.96 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.48x = 1,269.96 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.48x = 669,726.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,726.11/920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.58

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