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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.64, 1,271.52 and 907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.64, 1,271.52 and 907.68 is: 1,253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.64 : 1,271.52 = 907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.64/1,271.52 = 907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.64x = 1,271.52 × 907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.64x = 1,154,133.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,133.27/920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.62

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