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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.49, 1,266.72 and 568.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.49, 1,266.72 and 568.38 is: 784.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.49 : 1,266.72 = 568.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.49/1,266.72 = 568.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.49x = 1,266.72 × 568.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.49x = 719,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,978.31/917.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.73

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