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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.65, 1,375.65 and 570.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.65, 1,375.65 and 570.49 is: 856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.65 : 1,375.65 = 570.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.65/1,375.65 = 570.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.65x = 1,375.65 × 570.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.65x = 784,791.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,791.13/916.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.15

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