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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.53, 1,368.33 and 566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.53, 1,368.33 and 566.97 is: 849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.53 : 1,368.33 = 566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.53/1,368.33 = 566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.53x = 1,368.33 × 566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.53x = 775,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,802.06/913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.24

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