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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.01, 1,263.75 and 561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.01, 1,263.75 and 561.68 is: 774.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.01 : 1,263.75 = 561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.01/1,263.75 = 561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.01x = 1,263.75 × 561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.01x = 709,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,829.68/916.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.92

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