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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.54, 1,261.69 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.54, 1,261.69 and 564.62 is: 778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.54 : 1,261.69 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.54/1,261.69 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.54x = 1,261.69 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.54x = 712,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,375.41/914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.94

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