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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.42, 1,368.99 and 566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.42, 1,368.99 and 566.71 is: 848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.42 : 1,368.99 = 566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.42/1,368.99 = 566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.42x = 1,368.99 × 566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.42x = 775,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,816.90/914.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.42

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