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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.96, 1,261.50 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.96, 1,261.50 and 564.44 is: 779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.96 : 1,261.50 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.96/1,261.50 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.96x = 1,261.50 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.96x = 712,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,038.24/913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.07

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