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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.44, 1,267.70 and 568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.44, 1,267.70 and 568.92 is: 785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.44 : 1,267.70 = 568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.44/1,267.70 = 568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.44x = 1,267.70 × 568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.44x = 721,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,219.88/918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.27

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