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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.64, 1,270.49 and 500.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.64, 1,270.49 and 500.99 is: 691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.64 : 1,270.49 = 500.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.64/1,270.49 = 500.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.64x = 1,270.49 × 500.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.64x = 636,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,504.71/920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.38

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