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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.71, 1,270.42 and 547.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.71, 1,270.42 and 547.67 is: 755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.71 : 1,270.42 = 547.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.71/1,270.42 = 547.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.71x = 1,270.42 × 547.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.71x = 695,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,775.47/920.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.70

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