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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914, 1,260.54 and 564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914, 1,260.54 and 564.08 is: 777.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914 : 1,260.54 = 564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914/1,260.54 = 564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914x = 1,260.54 × 564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914x = 711,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,045.40/914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.95

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