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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.76, 1,267.50 and 569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.76, 1,267.50 and 569.38 is: 785.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.76 : 1,267.50 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.76/1,267.50 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.76x = 1,267.50 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.76x = 721,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,689.15/918.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.50

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