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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.49, 1,269.84 and 527.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.49, 1,269.84 and 527.29 is: 727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.49 : 1,269.84 = 527.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.49/1,269.84 = 527.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.49x = 1,269.84 × 527.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.49x = 669,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,573.93/920.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.41

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