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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.83, 1,367.75 and 566.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.83, 1,367.75 and 566.17 is: 849.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.83 : 1,367.75 = 566.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.83/1,367.75 = 566.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.83x = 1,367.75 × 566.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.83x = 774,369.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,369.35/911.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.25

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