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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.75, 1,270.31 and 522.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.75, 1,270.31 and 522.35 is: 720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.75 : 1,270.31 = 522.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.75/1,270.31 = 522.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.75x = 1,270.31 × 522.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.75x = 663,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,546.43/920.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.66

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