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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,270.25 and 547.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,270.25 and 547.61 is: 755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,270.25 = 547.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,270.25 = 547.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,270.25 × 547.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 695,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,592.51/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.36

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