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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.70, 1,261.15 and 564.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.70, 1,261.15 and 564.19 is: 778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.70 : 1,261.15 = 564.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.70/1,261.15 = 564.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.70x = 1,261.15 × 564.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.70x = 711,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,523.66/913.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.73

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