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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.68, 1,275.15 and 569.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.68, 1,275.15 and 569.62 is: 786.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.68 : 1,275.15 = 569.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.68/1,275.15 = 569.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.68x = 1,275.15 × 569.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.68x = 726,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,350.94/923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.37

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