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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.72, 1,269.12 and 641.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.72, 1,269.12 and 641.27 is: 883.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.72 : 1,269.12 = 641.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.72/1,269.12 = 641.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.72x = 1,269.12 × 641.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.72x = 813,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,848.58/920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.93

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