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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.62, 1,374.11 and 569.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.62, 1,374.11 and 569.46 is: 854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.62 : 1,374.11 = 569.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.62/1,374.11 = 569.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.62x = 1,374.11 × 569.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.62x = 782,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,491.93/915.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.61

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