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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.08, 1,269.75 and 566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.08, 1,269.75 and 566.20 is: 781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.08 : 1,269.75 = 566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.08/1,269.75 = 566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.08x = 1,269.75 × 566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.08x = 718,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,932.45/920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.38

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