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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.20, 1,259.76 and 581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.20, 1,259.76 and 581.08 is: 801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.20 : 1,259.76 = 581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.20/1,259.76 = 581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.20x = 1,259.76 × 581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.20x = 732,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,021.34/913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.60

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