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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.53, 1,269.80 and 752.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.53, 1,269.80 and 752.77 is: 1,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.53 : 1,269.80 = 752.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.53/1,269.80 = 752.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.53x = 1,269.80 × 752.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.53x = 955,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,863.58/920.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.38

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