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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.17, 1,259.18 and 617.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.17, 1,259.18 and 617.93 is: 852.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.17 : 1,259.18 = 617.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.17/1,259.18 = 617.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.17x = 1,259.18 × 617.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.17x = 778,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,082.75/913.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.06

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