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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.09, 1,259.79 and 563.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.09, 1,259.79 and 563.89 is: 778.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.09 : 1,259.79 = 563.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.09/1,259.79 = 563.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.09x = 1,259.79 × 563.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.09x = 710,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,382.98/913.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.00

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