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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,264.80 and 567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,264.80 and 567.44 is: 782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,264.80 = 567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,264.80 = 567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,264.80 × 567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 717,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,698.11/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.97

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