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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.21, 1,260.76 and 581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.21, 1,260.76 and 581.92 is: 803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.21 : 1,260.76 = 581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.21/1,260.76 = 581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.21x = 1,260.76 × 581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.21x = 733,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,661.46/913.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.39

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