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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.19, 1,266.21 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.19, 1,266.21 and 568.08 is: 784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.19 : 1,266.21 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.19/1,266.21 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.19x = 1,266.21 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.19x = 719,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,308.58/917.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.25

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