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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.98, 1,270.94 and 547.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.98, 1,270.94 and 547.95 is: 756.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.98 : 1,270.94 = 547.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.98/1,270.94 = 547.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.98x = 1,270.94 × 547.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.98x = 696,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,416.12/920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.17

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