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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.40, 1,375.28 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.40, 1,375.28 and 570.24 is: 855.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.40 : 1,375.28 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.40/1,375.28 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.40x = 1,375.28 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.40x = 784,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,229.94/916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.78

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