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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.96, 1,270.48 and 610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.96, 1,270.48 and 610.72 is: 842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.96 : 1,270.48 = 610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.96/1,270.48 = 610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.96x = 1,270.48 × 610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.96x = 775,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,907.55/920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.50

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