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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.37, 1,375.23 and 570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.37, 1,375.23 and 570.20 is: 855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.37 : 1,375.23 = 570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.37/1,375.23 = 570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.37x = 1,375.23 × 570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.37x = 784,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,159.58/916.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.73

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