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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.51, 1,270.32 and 500.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.51, 1,270.32 and 500.86 is: 691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.51 : 1,270.32 = 500.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.51/1,270.32 = 500.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.51x = 1,270.32 × 500.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.51x = 636,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,252.18/920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.20

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