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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.87, 1,269.70 and 565.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.87, 1,269.70 and 565.90 is: 781.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.87 : 1,269.70 = 565.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.87/1,269.70 = 565.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.87x = 1,269.70 × 565.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.87x = 718,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,514.05/919.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.11

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