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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.62, 1,371.26 and 567.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.62, 1,371.26 and 567.62 is: 851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.62 : 1,371.26 = 567.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.62/1,371.26 = 567.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.62x = 1,371.26 × 567.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.62x = 778,354.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,354.60/913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.95

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