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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.66, 1,270.34 and 522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.66, 1,270.34 and 522.26 is: 720.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.66 : 1,270.34 = 522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.66/1,270.34 = 522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.66x = 1,270.34 × 522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.66x = 663,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,447.77/920.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.62

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