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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.66, 1,267.65 and 564.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.66, 1,267.65 and 564.46 is: 778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.66 : 1,267.65 = 564.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.66/1,267.65 = 564.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.66x = 1,267.65 × 564.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.66x = 715,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,537.72/918.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.89

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