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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.14, 1,366.22 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.14, 1,366.22 and 565.56 is: 847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.14 : 1,366.22 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.14/1,366.22 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.14x = 1,366.22 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.14x = 772,680.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,680.80/912.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.11

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