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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.36, 1,372.72 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.36, 1,372.72 and 568.16 is: 852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.36 : 1,372.72 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.36/1,372.72 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.36x = 1,372.72 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.36x = 779,924.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,924.60/915.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.04

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