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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.57, 1,264.80 and 567.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.57, 1,264.80 and 567.19 is: 782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.57 : 1,264.80 = 567.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.57/1,264.80 = 567.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.57x = 1,264.80 × 567.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.57x = 717,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,381.91/916.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.68

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