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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.76, 1,375.53 and 569.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.76, 1,375.53 and 569.49 is: 855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.76 : 1,375.53 = 569.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.76/1,375.53 = 569.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.76x = 1,375.53 × 569.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.76x = 783,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,350.58/915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.41

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