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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,375.80 and 567.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,375.80 and 567.79 is: 849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,375.80 = 567.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,375.80 = 567.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,375.80 × 567.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 781,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,165.48/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.72

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