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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.04, 1,266.06 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.04, 1,266.06 and 568.20 is: 784.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.04 : 1,266.06 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.04/1,266.06 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.04x = 1,266.06 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.04x = 719,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,375.29/917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.45

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