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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.14, 1,263.96 and 566.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.14, 1,263.96 and 566.22 is: 781.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.14 : 1,263.96 = 566.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.14/1,263.96 = 566.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.14x = 1,263.96 × 566.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.14x = 715,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,679.43/916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.19

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