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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.36, 1,369.63 and 566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.36, 1,369.63 and 566.68 is: 849.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.36 : 1,369.63 = 566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.36/1,369.63 = 566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.36x = 1,369.63 × 566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.36x = 776,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,143.35/913.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.77

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