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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.86, 1,266.18 and 563.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.86, 1,266.18 and 563.50 is: 777.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.86 : 1,266.18 = 563.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.86/1,266.18 = 563.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.86x = 1,266.18 × 563.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.86x = 713,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,492.43/917.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.34

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