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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.76, 1,270.38 and 566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.76, 1,270.38 and 566.56 is: 781.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.76 : 1,270.38 = 566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.76/1,270.38 = 566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.76x = 1,270.38 × 566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.76x = 719,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,746.49/920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.69

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