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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.30, 1,374.08 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.30, 1,374.08 and 569.12 is: 853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.30 : 1,374.08 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.30/1,374.08 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.30x = 1,374.08 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.30x = 782,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,016.41/916.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.45

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