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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.10, 1,261.53 and 564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.10, 1,261.53 and 564.72 is: 779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.10 : 1,261.53 = 564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.10/1,261.53 = 564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.10x = 1,261.53 × 564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.10x = 712,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,411.22/914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.36

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