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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.86, 1,370.48 and 566.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.86, 1,370.48 and 566.67 is: 849.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.86 : 1,370.48 = 566.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.86/1,370.48 = 566.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.86x = 1,370.48 × 566.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.86x = 776,607.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,607.07/913.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.81

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