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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.90, 1,269.08 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.90, 1,269.08 and 565.52 is: 780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.90 : 1,269.08 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.90/1,269.08 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.90x = 1,269.08 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.90x = 717,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,690.12/919.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.18

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