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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.08, 1,259.40 and 597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.08, 1,259.40 and 597.84 is: 824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.08 : 1,259.40 = 597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.08/1,259.40 = 597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.08x = 1,259.40 × 597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.08x = 752,919.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,919.70/913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.59

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