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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.65, 1,270.67 and 589.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.65, 1,270.67 and 589.07 is: 813.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.65 : 1,270.67 = 589.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.65/1,270.67 = 589.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.65x = 1,270.67 × 589.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.65x = 748,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,513.58/920.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.03

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