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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.17, 1,259.79 and 563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.17, 1,259.79 and 563.25 is: 777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.17 : 1,259.79 = 563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.17/1,259.79 = 563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.17x = 1,259.79 × 563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.17x = 709,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,576.72/913.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.05

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