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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.19, 1,270.31 and 589.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.19, 1,270.31 and 589.11 is: 813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.19 : 1,270.31 = 589.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.19/1,270.31 = 589.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.19x = 1,270.31 × 589.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.19x = 748,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,349.38/920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.26

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