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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.29, 1,372.66 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.29, 1,372.66 and 569.76 is: 853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.29 : 1,372.66 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.29/1,372.66 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.29x = 1,372.66 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.29x = 782,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,091.12/916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.54

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