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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.35, 1,270.28 and 566.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.35, 1,270.28 and 566.57 is: 781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.35 : 1,270.28 = 566.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.35/1,270.28 = 566.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.35x = 1,270.28 × 566.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.35x = 719,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,702.54/920.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.99

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