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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.95, 1,264.25 and 566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.95, 1,264.25 and 566.44 is: 781.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.95 : 1,264.25 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.95/1,264.25 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.95x = 1,264.25 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.95x = 716,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,121.77/915.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.84

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