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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.75, 1,268.67 and 570.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.75, 1,268.67 and 570.46 is: 786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.75 : 1,268.67 = 570.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.75/1,268.67 = 570.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.75x = 1,268.67 × 570.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.75x = 723,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,725.49/919.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.87

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