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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.68, 1,258.92 and 563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.68, 1,258.92 and 563 is: 776.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.68 : 1,258.92 = 563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.68/1,258.92 = 563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.68x = 1,258.92 × 563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.68x = 708,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,771.96/912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.58

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