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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.24, 1,270.84 and 588.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.24, 1,270.84 and 588.82 is: 813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.24 : 1,270.84 = 588.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.24/1,270.84 = 588.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.24x = 1,270.84 × 588.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.24x = 748,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,296.01/920.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.15

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