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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.01, 1,260.05 and 559.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.01, 1,260.05 and 559.17 is: 771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.01 : 1,260.05 = 559.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.01/1,260.05 = 559.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.01x = 1,260.05 × 559.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.01x = 704,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,579.75/913.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.71

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