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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.18, 1,269.24 and 570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.18, 1,269.24 and 570.50 is: 786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.18 : 1,269.24 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.18/1,269.24 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.18x = 1,269.24 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.18x = 724,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,101.42/920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.91

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