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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.52, 1,270.21 and 547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.52, 1,270.21 and 547.51 is: 755.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.52 : 1,270.21 = 547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.52/1,270.21 = 547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.52x = 1,270.21 × 547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.52x = 695,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,452.68/920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.50

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