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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.28, 1,367.72 and 565.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.28, 1,367.72 and 565.55 is: 846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.28 : 1,367.72 = 565.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.28/1,367.72 = 565.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.28x = 1,367.72 × 565.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.28x = 773,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,511.63/913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.96

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