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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.66, 1,370.79 and 567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.66, 1,370.79 and 567.88 is: 850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.66 : 1,370.79 = 567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.66/1,370.79 = 567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.66x = 1,370.79 × 567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.66x = 778,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,437.37/915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.14

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