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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.46, 1,262.18 and 564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.46, 1,262.18 and 564.94 is: 779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.46 : 1,262.18 = 564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.46/1,262.18 = 564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.46x = 1,262.18 × 564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.46x = 713,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,055.97/914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.76

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