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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.74, 1,270.18 and 527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.74, 1,270.18 and 527.54 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.74 : 1,270.18 = 527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.74/1,270.18 = 527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.74x = 1,270.18 × 527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.74x = 670,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,070.76/920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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