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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.91, 1,270.72 and 527.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.91, 1,270.72 and 527.86 is: 728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.91 : 1,270.72 = 527.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.91/1,270.72 = 527.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.91x = 1,270.72 × 527.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.91x = 670,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,757.76/920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.36

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