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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.57, 1,270.08 and 527.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.57, 1,270.08 and 527.45 is: 727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.57 : 1,270.08 = 527.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.57/1,270.08 = 527.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.57x = 1,270.08 × 527.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.57x = 669,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,897.35/920.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.70

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