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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.49, 1,265.34 and 567.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.49, 1,265.34 and 567.38 is: 783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.49 : 1,265.34 = 567.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.49/1,265.34 = 567.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.49x = 1,265.34 × 567.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.49x = 717,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,922.28/916.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.34

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