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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,371.33 and 567.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,371.33 and 567.81 is: 851.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,371.33 = 567.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,371.33 = 567.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,371.33 × 567.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 778,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,654.89/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.46

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