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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,368.50 and 565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,368.50 and 565.58 is: 848.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,368.50 = 565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,368.50 = 565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,368.50 × 565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 773,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,996.82/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.62

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