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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,260.72 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,260.72 and 564.30 is: 778.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,260.72 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,260.72 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,260.72 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 711,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,424.30/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.79

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