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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.52, 1,269.95 and 566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.52, 1,269.95 and 566.19 is: 781.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.52 : 1,269.95 = 566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.52/1,269.95 = 566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.52x = 1,269.95 × 566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.52x = 719,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,030.16/920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.11

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