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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.74, 1,269.75 and 710.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.74, 1,269.75 and 710.59 is: 979.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.74 : 1,269.75 = 710.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.74/1,269.75 = 710.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.74x = 1,269.75 × 710.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.74x = 902,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,271.65/920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.94

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