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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.40, 1,264.18 and 567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.40, 1,264.18 and 567.04 is: 782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.40 : 1,264.18 = 567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.40/1,264.18 = 567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.40x = 1,264.18 × 567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.40x = 716,840.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,840.63/916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.24

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