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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.05, 1,370.58 and 568.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.05, 1,370.58 and 568.47 is: 851.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.05 : 1,370.58 = 568.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.05/1,370.58 = 568.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.05x = 1,370.58 × 568.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.05x = 779,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,133.61/915.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.47

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