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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.88, 1,374.14 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.88, 1,374.14 and 568.80 is: 854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.88 : 1,374.14 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.88/1,374.14 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.88x = 1,374.14 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.88x = 781,610.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,610.83/914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.33

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