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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.24, 1,374.15 and 567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.24, 1,374.15 and 567.44 is: 851.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.24 : 1,374.15 = 567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.24/1,374.15 = 567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.24x = 1,374.15 × 567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.24x = 779,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,747.68/915.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.96

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