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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.15, 1,270.09 and 566.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.15, 1,270.09 and 566.18 is: 781.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.15 : 1,270.09 = 566.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.15/1,270.09 = 566.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.15x = 1,270.09 × 566.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.15x = 719,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,090.37/920.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.50

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