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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.16, 1,257.04 and 561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.16, 1,257.04 and 561.24 is: 774.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.16 : 1,257.04 = 561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.16/1,257.04 = 561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.16x = 1,257.04 × 561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.16x = 705,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,492.04/911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.28

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