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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.64, 1,267.56 and 569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.64, 1,267.56 and 569.44 is: 785.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.64 : 1,267.56 = 569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.64/1,267.56 = 569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.64x = 1,267.56 × 569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.64x = 721,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,799.37/918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.73

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