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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.87, 1,270.94 and 517.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.87, 1,270.94 and 517.15 is: 713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.87 : 1,270.94 = 517.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.87/1,270.94 = 517.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.87x = 1,270.94 × 517.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.87x = 657,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,258.97/920.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.74

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