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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.98, 1,270.81 and 527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.98, 1,270.81 and 527.93 is: 728.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.98 : 1,270.81 = 527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.98/1,270.81 = 527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.98x = 1,270.81 × 527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.98x = 670,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,896.08/920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.46

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