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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.94, 1,270.56 and 589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.94, 1,270.56 and 589.33 is: 813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.94 : 1,270.56 = 589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.94/1,270.56 = 589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.94x = 1,270.56 × 589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.94x = 748,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,779.12/920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.06

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