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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.93, 1,369.39 and 566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.93, 1,369.39 and 566.04 is: 849.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.93 : 1,369.39 = 566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.93/1,369.39 = 566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.93x = 1,369.39 × 566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.93x = 775,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,129.52/912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.06

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