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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.61, 1,270.48 and 527.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.61, 1,270.48 and 527.71 is: 728.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.61 : 1,270.48 = 527.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.61/1,270.48 = 527.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.61x = 1,270.48 × 527.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.61x = 670,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,440.51/920.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.26

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