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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,270.40 and 527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,270.40 and 527.80 is: 728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,270.40 = 527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,270.40 = 527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,270.40 × 527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 670,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,517.12/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.13

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