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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.77, 1,270.94 and 734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.77, 1,270.94 and 734.20 is: 1,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.77 : 1,270.94 = 734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.77/1,270.94 = 734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.77x = 1,270.94 × 734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.77x = 933,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,124.15/920.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.42

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