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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.90, 1,376.03 and 570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.90, 1,376.03 and 570.74 is: 856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.90 : 1,376.03 = 570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.90/1,376.03 = 570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.90x = 1,376.03 × 570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.90x = 785,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,345.63/916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.53

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