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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.83, 1,366.25 and 565.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.83, 1,366.25 and 565.17 is: 847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.83 : 1,366.25 = 565.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.83/1,366.25 = 565.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.83x = 1,366.25 × 565.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.83x = 772,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,153.86/910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.75

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