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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.33, 1,268.81 and 570.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.33, 1,268.81 and 570.13 is: 786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.33 : 1,268.81 = 570.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.33/1,268.81 = 570.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.33x = 1,268.81 × 570.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.33x = 723,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,386.65/919.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.86

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