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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.86, 1,268.76 and 570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.86, 1,268.76 and 570.72 is: 787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.86 : 1,268.76 = 570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.86/1,268.76 = 570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.86x = 1,268.76 × 570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.86x = 724,106.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,106.71/919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.19

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