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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.67, 1,270.18 and 547.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.67, 1,270.18 and 547.66 is: 755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.67 : 1,270.18 = 547.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.67/1,270.18 = 547.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.67x = 1,270.18 × 547.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.67x = 695,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,626.78/920.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.57

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