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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.95, 1,270.77 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.95, 1,270.77 and 547.92 is: 756.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.95 : 1,270.77 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.95/1,270.77 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.95x = 1,270.77 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.95x = 696,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,280.30/920.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.05

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