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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.45, 1,258.04 and 561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.45, 1,258.04 and 561.94 is: 775.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.45 : 1,258.04 = 561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.45/1,258.04 = 561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.45x = 1,258.04 × 561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.45x = 706,941.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,941.26/911.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.62

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