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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.00, 1,266.74 and 563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.00, 1,266.74 and 563.94 is: 778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.00 : 1,266.74 = 563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.00/1,266.74 = 563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.00x = 1,266.74 × 563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.00x = 714,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,359.90/918.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.17

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