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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,259.54 and 618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,259.54 and 618.28 is: 852.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,259.54 = 618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,259.54 = 618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,259.54 × 618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 778,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,748.39/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.81

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