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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.06, 1,266.78 and 564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.06, 1,266.78 and 564.04 is: 778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.06 : 1,266.78 = 564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.06/1,266.78 = 564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.06x = 1,266.78 × 564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.06x = 714,514.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,514.59/918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.29

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