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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.04, 1,261.71 and 564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.04, 1,261.71 and 564.75 is: 779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.04 : 1,261.71 = 564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.04/1,261.71 = 564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.04x = 1,261.71 × 564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.04x = 712,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,550.72/914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.56

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