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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.23, 1,269.29 and 588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.23, 1,269.29 and 588.51 is: 811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.23 : 1,269.29 = 588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.23/1,269.29 = 588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.23x = 1,269.29 × 588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.23x = 746,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,986.92/920.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.74

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