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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,269.84 and 671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,269.84 and 671.98 is: 926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,269.84 = 671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,269.84 = 671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,269.84 × 671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 853,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,307.08/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.74

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