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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.04, 1,260.90 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.04, 1,260.90 and 564.12 is: 778.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.04 : 1,260.90 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.04/1,260.90 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.04x = 1,260.90 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.04x = 711,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,298.91/914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.19

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