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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.63, 1,267.43 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.63, 1,267.43 and 564.60 is: 778.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.63 : 1,267.43 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.63/1,267.43 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.63x = 1,267.43 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.63x = 715,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,599.80/918.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.99

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