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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.13, 1,366.23 and 565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.13, 1,366.23 and 565.60 is: 846.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.13 : 1,366.23 = 565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.13/1,366.23 = 565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.13x = 1,366.23 × 565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.13x = 772,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,739.69/913.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.25

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