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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.80, 1,267.40 and 564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.80, 1,267.40 and 564.90 is: 779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.80 : 1,267.40 = 564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.80/1,267.40 = 564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.80x = 1,267.40 × 564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.80x = 715,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,954.26/918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.23

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