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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.62, 1,369.61 and 556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.62, 1,369.61 and 556.93 is: 835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.62 : 1,369.61 = 556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.62/1,369.61 = 556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.62x = 1,369.61 × 556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.62x = 762,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,770.21/912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.81

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