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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.56, 1,269.04 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.56, 1,269.04 and 570.24 is: 786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.56 : 1,269.04 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.56/1,269.04 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.56x = 1,269.04 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.56x = 723,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,657.37/919.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.96

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