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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.36, 1,262.64 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.36, 1,262.64 and 561.12 is: 774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.36 : 1,262.64 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.36/1,262.64 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.36x = 1,262.64 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.36x = 708,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,492.56/915.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.00

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