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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.56, 1,375.95 and 570.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.56, 1,375.95 and 570.37 is: 855.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.56 : 1,375.95 = 570.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.56/1,375.95 = 570.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.56x = 1,375.95 × 570.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.56x = 784,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,800.60/917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.31

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