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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.57, 1,270.19 and 672.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.57, 1,270.19 and 672.03 is: 927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.57 : 1,270.19 = 672.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.57/1,270.19 = 672.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.57x = 1,270.19 × 672.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.57x = 853,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,605.79/920.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.26

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