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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.80, 1,268.81 and 570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.80, 1,268.81 and 570.42 is: 786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.80 : 1,268.81 = 570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.80/1,268.81 = 570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.80x = 1,268.81 × 570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.80x = 723,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,751.75/919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.86

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