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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.44, 1,269.30 and 588.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.44, 1,269.30 and 588.75 is: 811.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.44 : 1,269.30 = 588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.44/1,269.30 = 588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.44x = 1,269.30 × 588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.44x = 747,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,294.03/920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.89

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