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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.29, 1,375.66 and 571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.29, 1,375.66 and 571.76 is: 856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.29 : 1,375.66 = 571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.29/1,375.66 = 571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.29x = 1,375.66 × 571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.29x = 786,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,547.36/918.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.53

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