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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.63, 1,376.04 and 570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.63, 1,376.04 and 570.44 is: 855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.63 : 1,376.04 = 570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.63/1,376.04 = 570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.63x = 1,376.04 × 570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.63x = 784,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,941.38/917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.41

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