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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.76, 1,263.72 and 566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.76, 1,263.72 and 566.56 is: 781.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.76 : 1,263.72 = 566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.76/1,263.72 = 566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.76x = 1,263.72 × 566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.76x = 715,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,973.20/915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.83

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