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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.20, 1,264.84 and 567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.20, 1,264.84 and 567.08 is: 782.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.20 : 1,264.84 = 567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.20/1,264.84 = 567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.20x = 1,264.84 × 567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.20x = 717,265.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,265.47/916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.87

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