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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.54, 1,270.20 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.54, 1,270.20 and 527.51 is: 727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.54 : 1,270.20 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.54/1,270.20 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.54x = 1,270.20 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.54x = 670,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,043.20/920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.88

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