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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.59, 1,270.09 and 522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.59, 1,270.09 and 522.20 is: 720.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.59 : 1,270.09 = 522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.59/1,270.09 = 522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.59x = 1,270.09 × 522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.59x = 663,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,233.34/920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.45

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