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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.52, 1,264.41 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.52, 1,264.41 and 567 is: 782.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.52 : 1,264.41 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.52/1,264.41 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.52x = 1,264.41 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.52x = 716,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,920.47/916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.22

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