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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.70, 1,268.04 and 569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.70, 1,268.04 and 569.18 is: 785.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.70 : 1,268.04 = 569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.70/1,268.04 = 569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.70x = 1,268.04 × 569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.70x = 721,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,743.01/918.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.61

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