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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.93, 1,270.89 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.93, 1,270.89 and 501.28 is: 691.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.93 : 1,270.89 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.93/1,270.89 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.93x = 1,270.89 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.93x = 637,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,068.56/920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.77

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