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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.62, 1,270.20 and 547.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.62, 1,270.20 and 547.57 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.62 : 1,270.20 = 547.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.62/1,270.20 = 547.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.62x = 1,270.20 × 547.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.62x = 695,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,523.41/920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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