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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.08, 1,368.12 and 566.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.08, 1,368.12 and 566.42 is: 849.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.08 : 1,368.12 = 566.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.08/1,368.12 = 566.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.08x = 1,368.12 × 566.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.08x = 774,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,930.53/912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.63

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