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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.64, 1,376.79 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.64, 1,376.79 and 570.48 is: 855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.64 : 1,376.79 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.64/1,376.79 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.64x = 1,376.79 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.64x = 785,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,431.16/917.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.93

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