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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.85, 1,270.94 and 547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.85, 1,270.94 and 547.96 is: 756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.85 : 1,270.94 = 547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.85/1,270.94 = 547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.85x = 1,270.94 × 547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.85x = 696,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,424.28/920.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.28

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