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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.51, 1,263.11 and 561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.51, 1,263.11 and 561.24 is: 774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.51 : 1,263.11 = 561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.51/1,263.11 = 561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.51x = 1,263.11 × 561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.51x = 708,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,907.86/915.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.33

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