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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.21, 1,259.78 and 599.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.21, 1,259.78 and 599.00 is: 826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.21 : 1,259.78 = 599.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.21/1,259.78 = 599.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.21x = 1,259.78 × 599.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.21x = 754,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,598.93/913.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.32

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