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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.02, 1,269.65 and 570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.02, 1,269.65 and 570.74 is: 787.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.02 : 1,269.65 = 570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.02/1,269.65 = 570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.02x = 1,269.65 × 570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.02x = 724,640.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,640.04/920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.64

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