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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.84, 1,270.79 and 522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.84, 1,270.79 and 522.51 is: 721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.84 : 1,270.79 = 522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.84/1,270.79 = 522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.84x = 1,270.79 × 522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.84x = 663,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,997.02/920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.08

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