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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.88, 1,269.48 and 570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.88, 1,269.48 and 570.68 is: 787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.88 : 1,269.48 = 570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.88/1,269.48 = 570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.88x = 1,269.48 × 570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.88x = 724,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,466.85/919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.57

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