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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.97, 1,271.09 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.97, 1,271.09 and 527.92 is: 728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.97 : 1,271.09 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.97/1,271.09 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.97x = 1,271.09 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.97x = 671,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,031.97/920.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.61

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