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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.69, 1,260 and 563.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.69, 1,260 and 563.58 is: 778.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.69 : 1,260 = 563.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.69/1,260 = 563.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.69x = 1,260 × 563.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.69x = 710,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,110.80/912.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.04

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