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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.68, 1,270.57 and 547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.68, 1,270.57 and 547.86 is: 756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.68 : 1,270.57 = 547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.68/1,270.57 = 547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.68x = 1,270.57 × 547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.68x = 696,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,094.48/920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.07

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