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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.19, 1,257.54 and 561.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.19, 1,257.54 and 561.88 is: 775.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.19 : 1,257.54 = 561.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.19/1,257.54 = 561.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.19x = 1,257.54 × 561.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.19x = 706,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,580.29/911.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.45

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