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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.18, 1,259.31 and 563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.18, 1,259.31 and 563.07 is: 777.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.18 : 1,259.31 = 563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.18/1,259.31 = 563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.18x = 1,259.31 × 563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.18x = 709,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,079.68/912.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.35

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