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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.98, 1,258.22 and 562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.98, 1,258.22 and 562.60 is: 776.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.98 : 1,258.22 = 562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.98/1,258.22 = 562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.98x = 1,258.22 × 562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.98x = 707,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,874.57/911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.20

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