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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.56, 1,269.92 and 547.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.56, 1,269.92 and 547.42 is: 755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.56 : 1,269.92 = 547.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.56/1,269.92 = 547.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.56x = 1,269.92 × 547.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.56x = 695,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,170.52/920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.16

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