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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.94, 1,270.77 and 528.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.94, 1,270.77 and 528.03 is: 728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.94 : 1,270.77 = 528.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.94/1,270.77 = 528.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.94x = 1,270.77 × 528.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.94x = 671,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,004.68/920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.61

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