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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.80, 1,270.68 and 527.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.80, 1,270.68 and 527.86 is: 728.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.80 : 1,270.68 = 527.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.80/1,270.68 = 527.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.80x = 1,270.68 × 527.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.80x = 670,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,741.14/920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.43

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