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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.32, 1,270 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.32, 1,270 and 571.04 is: 788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.32 : 1,270 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.32/1,270 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.32x = 1,270 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.32x = 725,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,220.80/920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.01

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