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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.53, 1,372.80 and 564.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.53, 1,372.80 and 564.06 is: 844.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.53 : 1,372.80 = 564.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.53/1,372.80 = 564.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.53x = 1,372.80 × 564.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.53x = 774,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,341.57/916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.86

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