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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.47, 1,375.01 and 570.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.47, 1,375.01 and 570.69 is: 854.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.47 : 1,375.01 = 570.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.47/1,375.01 = 570.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.47x = 1,375.01 × 570.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.47x = 784,701.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,701.60/918.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.36

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