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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.95, 1,373.85 and 569.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.95, 1,373.85 and 569.19 is: 852.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.95 : 1,373.85 = 569.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.95/1,373.85 = 569.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.95x = 1,373.85 × 569.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.95x = 781,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,981.68/916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.81

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