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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,270.08 and 566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,270.08 and 566.19 is: 781.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,270.08 = 566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,270.08 = 566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,270.08 × 566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 719,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,106.60/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.50

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