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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.46, 1,264.94 and 566.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.46, 1,264.94 and 566.94 is: 782.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.46 : 1,264.94 = 566.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.46/1,264.94 = 566.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.46x = 1,264.94 × 566.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.46x = 717,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,145.08/916.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.52

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