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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.25, 1,269.36 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.25, 1,269.36 and 570.96 is: 787.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.25 : 1,269.36 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.25/1,269.36 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.25x = 1,269.36 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.25x = 724,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,753.79/920.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.56

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