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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.62, 1,270.38 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.62, 1,270.38 and 522.28 is: 720.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.62 : 1,270.38 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.62/1,270.38 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.62x = 1,270.38 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.62x = 663,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,494.07/920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.70

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