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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.21, 1,267.59 and 569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.21, 1,267.59 and 569.10 is: 785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.21 : 1,267.59 = 569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.21/1,267.59 = 569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.21x = 1,267.59 × 569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.21x = 721,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,385.47/918.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.64

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