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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.69, 1,267.56 and 569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.69, 1,267.56 and 569.58 is: 785.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.69 : 1,267.56 = 569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.69/1,267.56 = 569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.69x = 1,267.56 × 569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.69x = 721,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,976.82/918.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.88

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