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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.20, 1,269.59 and 565.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.20, 1,269.59 and 565.75 is: 780.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.20 : 1,269.59 = 565.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.20/1,269.59 = 565.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.20x = 1,269.59 × 565.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.20x = 718,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,270.54/920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.56

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