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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.54, 1,263.54 and 566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.54, 1,263.54 and 566.28 is: 781.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.54 : 1,263.54 = 566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.54/1,263.54 = 566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.54x = 1,263.54 × 566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.54x = 715,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,517.43/915.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.53

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