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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.79, 1,270.59 and 527.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.79, 1,270.59 and 527.73 is: 728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.79 : 1,270.59 = 527.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.79/1,270.59 = 527.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.79x = 1,270.59 × 527.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.79x = 670,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,528.46/920.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.21

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