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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,266.32 and 567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,266.32 and 567.94 is: 783.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,266.32 = 567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,266.32 = 567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,266.32 × 567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 719,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,193.78/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.90

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