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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,269.08 and 587.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920, 1,269.08 and 587.85 is: 810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 1,269.08 = 587.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/1,269.08 = 587.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 1,269.08 × 587.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 746,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,028.68/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.90

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