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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.62, 1,270.34 and 527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.62, 1,270.34 and 527.66 is: 728.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.62 : 1,270.34 = 527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.62/1,270.34 = 527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.62x = 1,270.34 × 527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.62x = 670,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,307.60/920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.10

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