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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,270.44 and 527.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,270.44 and 527.63 is: 728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,270.44 = 527.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,270.44 = 527.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,270.44 × 527.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 670,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,315.91/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.13

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