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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,265.49 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,265.49 and 567.54 is: 782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,265.49 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,265.49 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,265.49 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 718,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,216.19/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.83

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