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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.14, 1,269.48 and 570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.14, 1,269.48 and 570.22 is: 786.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.14 : 1,269.48 = 570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.14/1,269.48 = 570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.14x = 1,269.48 × 570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.14x = 723,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,882.89/920.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.71

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