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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.98, 1,260.06 and 563.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.98, 1,260.06 and 563.69 is: 777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.98 : 1,260.06 = 563.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.98/1,260.06 = 563.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.98x = 1,260.06 × 563.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.98x = 710,283.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,283.22/912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.98

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