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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.34, 1,270.19 and 571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.34, 1,270.19 and 571.08 is: 788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.34 : 1,270.19 = 571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.34/1,270.19 = 571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.34x = 1,270.19 × 571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.34x = 725,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,377.25/920.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.16

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