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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.53, 1,269.97 and 527.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.53, 1,269.97 and 527.34 is: 727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.53 : 1,269.97 = 527.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.53/1,269.97 = 527.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.53x = 1,269.97 × 527.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.53x = 669,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,705.98/920.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.52

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