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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.10, 1,269.11 and 588.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.10, 1,269.11 and 588.39 is: 811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.10 : 1,269.11 = 588.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.10/1,269.11 = 588.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.10x = 1,269.11 × 588.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.10x = 746,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,731.63/920.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.58

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