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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.56, 1,270.37 and 547.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.56, 1,270.37 and 547.63 is: 755.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.56 : 1,270.37 = 547.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.56/1,270.37 = 547.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.56x = 1,270.37 × 547.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.56x = 695,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,689.98/920.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.72

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