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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.63, 1,268.37 and 565.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.63, 1,268.37 and 565.03 is: 780.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.63 : 1,268.37 = 565.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.63/1,268.37 = 565.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.63x = 1,268.37 × 565.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.63x = 716,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,659.96/918.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.14

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