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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.75, 1,263.96 and 566.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.75, 1,263.96 and 566.64 is: 782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.75 : 1,263.96 = 566.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.75/1,263.96 = 566.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.75x = 1,263.96 × 566.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.75x = 716,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,210.29/915.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.10

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