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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.50, 1,270.44 and 547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.50, 1,270.44 and 547.54 is: 755.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.50 : 1,270.44 = 547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.50/1,270.44 = 547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.50x = 1,270.44 × 547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.50x = 695,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,616.72/920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.69

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