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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.02, 1,269.54 and 588.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.02, 1,269.54 and 588.54 is: 812.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.02 : 1,269.54 = 588.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.02/1,269.54 = 588.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.02x = 1,269.54 × 588.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.02x = 747,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,175.07/920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.13

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