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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.53, 1,268.49 and 710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.53, 1,268.49 and 710.74 is: 979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.53 : 1,268.49 = 710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.53/1,268.49 = 710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.53x = 1,268.49 × 710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.53x = 901,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,566.58/920.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.40

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