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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,272.36 and 699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,272.36 and 699.32 is: 966.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,272.36 = 699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,272.36 = 699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,272.36 × 699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 889,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,786.80/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.36

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