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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.67, 1,370.03 and 568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.67, 1,370.03 and 568.09 is: 850.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.67 : 1,370.03 = 568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.67/1,370.03 = 568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.67x = 1,370.03 × 568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.67x = 778,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,294.08/914.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.90

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