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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.92, 1,270.87 and 589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.92, 1,270.87 and 589.22 is: 813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.92 : 1,270.87 = 589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.92/1,270.87 = 589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.92x = 1,270.87 × 589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.92x = 748,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,823.73/920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.13

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