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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.45, 1,366.50 and 564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.45, 1,366.50 and 564.84 is: 845.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.45 : 1,366.50 = 564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.45/1,366.50 = 564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.45x = 1,366.50 × 564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.45x = 771,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,853.86/912.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.91

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