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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.53, 1,270.24 and 746.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.53, 1,270.24 and 746.29 is: 1,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.53 : 1,270.24 = 746.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.53/1,270.24 = 746.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.53x = 1,270.24 × 746.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.53x = 947,967.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,967.41/920.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.81

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