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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.98, 1,270.07 and 710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.98, 1,270.07 and 710.82 is: 980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.98 : 1,270.07 = 710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.98/1,270.07 = 710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.98x = 1,270.07 × 710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.98x = 902,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,784.81/920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.25

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