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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.99, 1,368.49 and 565.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.99, 1,368.49 and 565.51 is: 848.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.99 : 1,368.49 = 565.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.99/1,368.49 = 565.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.99x = 1,368.49 × 565.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.99x = 773,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,894.78/911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.58

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