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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,261.67 and 560.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,261.67 and 560.29 is: 773.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,261.67 = 560.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,261.67 = 560.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,261.67 × 560.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 706,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,901.44/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.28

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