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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.18, 1,270.01 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.18, 1,270.01 and 588.52 is: 812.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.18 : 1,270.01 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.18/1,270.01 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.18x = 1,270.01 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.18x = 747,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,426.29/920.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.26

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