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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.29, 1,270.02 and 566.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.29, 1,270.02 and 566.41 is: 781.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.29 : 1,270.02 = 566.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.29/1,270.02 = 566.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.29x = 1,270.02 × 566.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.29x = 719,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,352.03/920.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.66

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