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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.09, 1,264.32 and 566.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.09, 1,264.32 and 566.83 is: 782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.09 : 1,264.32 = 566.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.09/1,264.32 = 566.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.09x = 1,264.32 × 566.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.09x = 716,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,654.51/916.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.30

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