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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.70, 1,270.11 and 547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.70, 1,270.11 and 547.68 is: 755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.70 : 1,270.11 = 547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.70/1,270.11 = 547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.70x = 1,270.11 × 547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.70x = 695,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,613.84/920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.53

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