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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.10, 1,265.67 and 567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.10, 1,265.67 and 567.90 is: 783.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.10 : 1,265.67 = 567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.10/1,265.67 = 567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.10x = 1,265.67 × 567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.10x = 718,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,773.99/917.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.75

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