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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.52, 1,269.84 and 640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.52, 1,269.84 and 640.20 is: 883.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.52 : 1,269.84 = 640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.52/1,269.84 = 640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.52x = 1,269.84 × 640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.52x = 812,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,951.57/920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.14

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