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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,267.38 and 564.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,267.38 and 564.47 is: 778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,267.38 = 564.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,267.38 = 564.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,267.38 × 564.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 715,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,391.65/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.73

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