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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.05, 1,261.20 and 564.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.05, 1,261.20 and 564.67 is: 779.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.05 : 1,261.20 = 564.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.05/1,261.20 = 564.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.05x = 1,261.20 × 564.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.05x = 712,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,161.80/914.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.13

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