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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.72, 1,271.16 and 589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.72, 1,271.16 and 589.28 is: 813.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.72 : 1,271.16 = 589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.72/1,271.16 = 589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.72x = 1,271.16 × 589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.72x = 749,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,069.16/920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.57

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