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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,260.78 and 582.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,260.78 and 582.14 is: 803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,260.78 = 582.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,260.78 = 582.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,260.78 × 582.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 733,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,950.47/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.75

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