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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.92, 1,270.84 and 547.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.92, 1,270.84 and 547.81 is: 755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.92 : 1,270.84 = 547.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.92/1,270.84 = 547.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.92x = 1,270.84 × 547.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.92x = 696,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,182.49/920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.96

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