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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,270.38 and 547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,270.38 and 547.74 is: 755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,270.38 = 547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,270.38 = 547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,270.38 × 547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 695,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,837.94/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.85

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