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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.36, 1,424.16 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.36, 1,424.16 and 567.36 is: 849.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.36 : 1,424.16 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.36/1,424.16 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.36x = 1,424.16 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.36x = 808,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,011.42/951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.32

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