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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.80, 1,265.04 and 563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.80, 1,265.04 and 563.04 is: 776.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.80 : 1,265.04 = 563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.80/1,265.04 = 563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.80x = 1,265.04 × 563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.80x = 712,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,268.12/916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.91

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