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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.17, 1,269.23 and 570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.17, 1,269.23 and 570.84 is: 787.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.17 : 1,269.23 = 570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.17/1,269.23 = 570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.17x = 1,269.23 × 570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.17x = 724,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,527.25/920.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.38

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