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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.66, 1,377.90 and 572.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.66, 1,377.90 and 572.14 is: 857.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.66 : 1,377.90 = 572.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.66/1,377.90 = 572.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.66x = 1,377.90 × 572.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.66x = 788,351.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,351.71/919.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.22

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