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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.11, 1,270.17 and 588.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.11, 1,270.17 and 588.99 is: 813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.11 : 1,270.17 = 588.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.11/1,270.17 = 588.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.11x = 1,270.17 × 588.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.11x = 748,117.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,117.43/920.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.07

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