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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917, 1,265.46 and 567.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917, 1,265.46 and 567.98 is: 783.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917 : 1,265.46 = 567.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917/1,265.46 = 567.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917x = 1,265.46 × 567.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917x = 718,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,755.97/917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.81

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