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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.81, 1,264.00 and 561.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.81, 1,264.00 and 561.72 is: 775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.81 : 1,264.00 = 561.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.81/1,264.00 = 561.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.81x = 1,264.00 × 561.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.81x = 710,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,012.68/915.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.29

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