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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.65, 1,270.48 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.65, 1,270.48 and 522.34 is: 720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.65 : 1,270.48 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.65/1,270.48 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.65x = 1,270.48 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.65x = 663,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,622.52/920.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.82

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