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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.72, 1,260.66 and 564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.72, 1,260.66 and 564.28 is: 778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.72 : 1,260.66 = 564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.72/1,260.66 = 564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.72x = 1,260.66 × 564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.72x = 711,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,365.22/913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.54

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