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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.55, 1,270.51 and 566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.55, 1,270.51 and 566.69 is: 782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.55 : 1,270.51 = 566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.55/1,270.51 = 566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.55x = 1,270.51 × 566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.55x = 719,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,977.54/920.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.12

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