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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.56, 1,270.32 and 506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.56, 1,270.32 and 506.56 is: 699.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.56 : 1,270.32 = 506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.56/1,270.32 = 506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.56x = 1,270.32 × 506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.56x = 643,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,493.30/920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.02

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