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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,270.58 and 527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,270.58 and 527.60 is: 728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,270.58 = 527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,270.58 = 527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,270.58 × 527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 670,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,358.01/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.18

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