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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.95, 1,267.01 and 568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.95, 1,267.01 and 568.44 is: 784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.95 : 1,267.01 = 568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.95/1,267.01 = 568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.95x = 1,267.01 × 568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.95x = 720,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,219.16/917.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.60

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