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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.24, 1,262.24 and 565.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.24, 1,262.24 and 565.13 is: 780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.24 : 1,262.24 = 565.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.24/1,262.24 = 565.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.24x = 1,262.24 × 565.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.24x = 713,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,320.55/914.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.24

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