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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.16, 1,262.83 and 560.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.16, 1,262.83 and 560.95 is: 774.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.16 : 1,262.83 = 560.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.16/1,262.83 = 560.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.16x = 1,262.83 × 560.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.16x = 708,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,384.49/915.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.06

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