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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.70, 1,270.44 and 506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.70, 1,270.44 and 506.70 is: 699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.70 : 1,270.44 = 506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.70/1,270.44 = 506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.70x = 1,270.44 × 506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.70x = 643,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,731.95/920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.18

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