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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.71, 1,267.52 and 564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.71, 1,267.52 and 564.27 is: 778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.71 : 1,267.52 = 564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.71/1,267.52 = 564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.71x = 1,267.52 × 564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.71x = 715,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,215.94/918.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.50

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