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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,270.77 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,270.77 and 527.76 is: 728.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,270.77 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,270.77 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,270.77 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 670,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,661.58/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.38

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