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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.82, 1,263.80 and 566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.82, 1,263.80 and 566.44 is: 781.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.82 : 1,263.80 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.82/1,263.80 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.82x = 1,263.80 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.82x = 715,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,866.87/915.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.67

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