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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,269.90 and 583.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,269.90 and 583.89 is: 805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,269.90 = 583.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,269.90 = 583.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,269.90 × 583.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 741,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,475.56/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.43

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