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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.54, 1,270.18 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.54, 1,270.18 and 522.18 is: 720.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.54 : 1,270.18 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.54/1,270.18 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.54x = 1,270.18 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.54x = 663,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,262.59/920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.51

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