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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.80, 1,270.52 and 571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.80, 1,270.52 and 571.28 is: 788.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.80 : 1,270.52 = 571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.80/1,270.52 = 571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.80x = 1,270.52 × 571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.80x = 725,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,822.67/920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.25

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