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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.88, 1,267.58 and 564.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.88, 1,267.58 and 564.71 is: 779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.88 : 1,267.58 = 564.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.88/1,267.58 = 564.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.88x = 1,267.58 × 564.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.88x = 715,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,810.18/918.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.01

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