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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.21, 1,268.97 and 570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.21, 1,268.97 and 570.10 is: 787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.21 : 1,268.97 = 570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.21/1,268.97 = 570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.21x = 1,268.97 × 570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.21x = 723,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,439.80/919.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.02

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