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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.54, 1,260.75 and 564.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.54, 1,260.75 and 564.25 is: 778.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.54 : 1,260.75 = 564.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.54/1,260.75 = 564.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.54x = 1,260.75 × 564.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.54x = 711,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,378.19/913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.71

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