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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.10, 1,260.06 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.10, 1,260.06 and 563.60 is: 777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.10 : 1,260.06 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.10/1,260.06 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.10x = 1,260.06 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.10x = 710,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,169.82/913.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.76

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