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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,270.70 and 610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,270.70 and 610.04 is: 841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,270.70 = 610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,270.70 = 610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,270.70 × 610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 775,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,177.83/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.89

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