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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.08, 1,270.25 and 589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.08, 1,270.25 and 589.02 is: 813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.08 : 1,270.25 = 589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.08/1,270.25 = 589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.08x = 1,270.25 × 589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.08x = 748,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,202.66/920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.19

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