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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.84, 1,369.28 and 565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.84, 1,369.28 and 565.84 is: 849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.84 : 1,369.28 = 565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.84/1,369.28 = 565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.84x = 1,369.28 × 565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.84x = 774,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,793.40/911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.70

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