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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.93, 1,271.02 and 547.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.93, 1,271.02 and 547.95 is: 756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.93 : 1,271.02 = 547.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.93/1,271.02 = 547.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.93x = 1,271.02 × 547.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.93x = 696,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,451.93/920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.25

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