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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.52, 1,270.87 and 710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.52, 1,270.87 and 710.28 is: 980.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.52 : 1,270.87 = 710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.52/1,270.87 = 710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.52x = 1,270.87 × 710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.52x = 902,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,671.77/920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.61

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