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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.85, 1,269.59 and 566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.85, 1,269.59 and 566.07 is: 781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.85 : 1,269.59 = 566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.85/1,269.59 = 566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.85x = 1,269.59 × 566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.85x = 718,676.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,676.81/919.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.30

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