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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.64, 1,270.70 and 588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.64, 1,270.70 and 588.94 is: 812.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.64 : 1,270.70 = 588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.64/1,270.70 = 588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.64x = 1,270.70 × 588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.64x = 748,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,366.06/920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.88

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