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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.95, 1,260.11 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.95, 1,260.11 and 563.44 is: 777.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.95 : 1,260.11 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.95/1,260.11 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.95x = 1,260.11 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.95x = 709,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,994.64/912.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.69

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