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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,271.24 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,271.24 and 572.08 is: 789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,271.24 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,271.24 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,271.24 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 727,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,250.98/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.73

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