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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.72, 1,270.58 and 547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.72, 1,270.58 and 547.88 is: 756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.72 : 1,270.58 = 547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.72/1,270.58 = 547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.72x = 1,270.58 × 547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.72x = 696,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,125.37/920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.07

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