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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.47, 1,376.50 and 571.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.47, 1,376.50 and 571.69 is: 855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.47 : 1,376.50 = 571.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.47/1,376.50 = 571.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.47x = 1,376.50 × 571.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.47x = 786,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,931.29/919.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.85

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