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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.57, 1,267.56 and 569.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.57, 1,267.56 and 569.19 is: 785.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.57 : 1,267.56 = 569.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.57/1,267.56 = 569.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.57x = 1,267.56 × 569.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.57x = 721,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,482.48/918.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.44

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