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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.51, 1,270.91 and 710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.51, 1,270.91 and 710.32 is: 980.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.51 : 1,270.91 = 710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.51/1,270.91 = 710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.51x = 1,270.91 × 710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.51x = 902,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,752.79/920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.71

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