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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.51, 1,269.27 and 684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.51, 1,269.27 and 684.88 is: 944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.51 : 1,269.27 = 684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.51/1,269.27 = 684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.51x = 1,269.27 × 684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.51x = 869,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,298.03/920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.36

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