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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.86, 1,369.73 and 566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.86, 1,369.73 and 566.10 is: 849.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.86 : 1,369.73 = 566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.86/1,369.73 = 566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.86x = 1,369.73 × 566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.86x = 775,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,404.15/912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.42

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