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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.22, 1,269.90 and 500.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.22, 1,269.90 and 500.59 is: 690.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.22 : 1,269.90 = 500.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.22/1,269.90 = 500.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.22x = 1,269.90 × 500.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.22x = 635,696.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,696.07/920.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.81

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