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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.09, 1,269.63 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.09, 1,269.63 and 565.92 is: 780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.09 : 1,269.63 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.09/1,269.63 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.09x = 1,269.63 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.09x = 718,509.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,509.01/920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.91

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