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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.28, 1,260.36 and 564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.28, 1,260.36 and 564.16 is: 778.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.28 : 1,260.36 = 564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.28/1,260.36 = 564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.28x = 1,260.36 × 564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.28x = 711,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,044.70/913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.56

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