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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.77, 1,270.69 and 527.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.77, 1,270.69 and 527.72 is: 728.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.77 : 1,270.69 = 527.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.77/1,270.69 = 527.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.77x = 1,270.69 × 527.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.77x = 670,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,560.85/920.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.26

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