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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.87, 1,375.98 and 570.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.87, 1,375.98 and 570.71 is: 856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.87 : 1,375.98 = 570.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.87/1,375.98 = 570.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.87x = 1,375.98 × 570.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.87x = 785,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,278.67/916.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.48

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