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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.11, 1,259.18 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.11, 1,259.18 and 581.41 is: 801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.11 : 1,259.18 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.11/1,259.18 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.11x = 1,259.18 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.11x = 732,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,099.84/913.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.77

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