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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.53, 1,377.30 and 567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.53, 1,377.30 and 567.06 is: 849.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.53 : 1,377.30 = 567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.53/1,377.30 = 567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.53x = 1,377.30 × 567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.53x = 781,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,011.74/919.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.36

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