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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.15, 1,268.16 and 569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.15, 1,268.16 and 569.84 is: 786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.15 : 1,268.16 = 569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.15/1,268.16 = 569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.15x = 1,268.16 × 569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.15x = 722,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,639.82/919.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.21

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