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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.29, 1,267.34 and 564.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.29, 1,267.34 and 564.41 is: 778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.29 : 1,267.34 = 564.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.29/1,267.34 = 564.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.29x = 1,267.34 × 564.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.29x = 715,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,290.21/918.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.94

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