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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,269.30 and 588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,269.30 and 588.24 is: 811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,269.30 = 588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,269.30 = 588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,269.30 × 588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 746,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,653.03/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.44

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