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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.50, 1,270.31 and 506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.50, 1,270.31 and 506.50 is: 698.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.50 : 1,270.31 = 506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.50/1,270.31 = 506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.50x = 1,270.31 × 506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.50x = 643,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,412.02/920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.98

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