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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.53, 1,270.30 and 500.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.53, 1,270.30 and 500.87 is: 691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.53 : 1,270.30 = 500.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.53/1,270.30 = 500.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.53x = 1,270.30 × 500.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.53x = 636,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,256.24/920.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.18

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