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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.16, 1,266.96 and 563.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.16, 1,266.96 and 563.96 is: 778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.16 : 1,266.96 = 563.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.16/1,266.96 = 563.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.16x = 1,266.96 × 563.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.16x = 714,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,514.76/918.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.20

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