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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.14, 1,259.67 and 558.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.14, 1,259.67 and 558.93 is: 771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.14 : 1,259.67 = 558.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.14/1,259.67 = 558.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.14x = 1,259.67 × 558.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.14x = 704,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,067.35/913.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.04

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