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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.59, 1,376.20 and 568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.59, 1,376.20 and 568.05 is: 850.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.59 : 1,376.20 = 568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.59/1,376.20 = 568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.59x = 1,376.20 × 568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.59x = 781,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,750.41/919.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.11

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