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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,260.16 and 563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,260.16 and 563.84 is: 777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.60 : 1,260.16 = 563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.60/1,260.16 = 563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.60x = 1,260.16 × 563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.60x = 710,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,528.61/913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.72

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