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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.62, 1,270.48 and 605.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.62, 1,270.48 and 605.54 is: 835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.62 : 1,270.48 = 605.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.62/1,270.48 = 605.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.62x = 1,270.48 × 605.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.62x = 769,326.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,326.46/920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.66

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