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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.44, 1,376.88 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.44, 1,376.88 and 571.68 is: 856.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.44 : 1,376.88 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.44/1,376.88 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.44x = 1,376.88 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.44x = 787,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,134.76/919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.10

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