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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.85, 1,270.79 and 501.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.85, 1,270.79 and 501.22 is: 691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.85 : 1,270.79 = 501.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.85/1,270.79 = 501.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.85x = 1,270.79 × 501.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.85x = 636,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,945.36/920.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.69

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