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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.09, 1,267.08 and 568.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.09, 1,267.08 and 568.83 is: 785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.09 : 1,267.08 = 568.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.09/1,267.08 = 568.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.09x = 1,267.08 × 568.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.09x = 720,753.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,753.12/918.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.06

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