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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.45, 1,263.56 and 565.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.45, 1,263.56 and 565.94 is: 781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.45 : 1,263.56 = 565.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.45/1,263.56 = 565.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.45x = 1,263.56 × 565.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.45x = 715,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,099.15/915.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.14

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