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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.27, 1,368.72 and 566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.27, 1,368.72 and 566.55 is: 848.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.27 : 1,368.72 = 566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.27/1,368.72 = 566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.27x = 1,368.72 × 566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.27x = 775,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,448.32/914.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.17

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