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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.19, 1,262.07 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.19, 1,262.07 and 565.08 is: 780.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.19 : 1,262.07 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.19/1,262.07 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.19x = 1,262.07 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.19x = 713,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,170.52/914.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.11

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