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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.18, 1,265.10 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.18, 1,265.10 and 567.50 is: 782.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.18 : 1,265.10 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.18/1,265.10 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.18x = 1,265.10 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.18x = 717,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,944.25/917.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.77

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