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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.38, 1,260.54 and 564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.38, 1,260.54 and 564 is: 778.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.38 : 1,260.54 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.38/1,260.54 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.38x = 1,260.54 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.38x = 710,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,944.56/913.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.37

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