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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.26, 1,259.16 and 563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.26, 1,259.16 and 563.24 is: 777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.26 : 1,259.16 = 563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.26/1,259.16 = 563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.26x = 1,259.16 × 563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.26x = 709,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,209.28/912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.42

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