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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.01, 1,269.24 and 588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.01, 1,269.24 and 588.36 is: 811.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.01 : 1,269.24 = 588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.01/1,269.24 = 588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.01x = 1,269.24 × 588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.01x = 746,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,770.05/920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.70

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