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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.75, 1,260.98 and 565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.75, 1,260.98 and 565.05 is: 779.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.75 : 1,260.98 = 565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.75/1,260.98 = 565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.75x = 1,260.98 × 565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.75x = 712,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,516.75/913.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.77

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