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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.23, 1,369.79 and 517.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.23, 1,369.79 and 517.94 is: 776.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.23 : 1,369.79 = 517.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.23/1,369.79 = 517.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.23x = 1,369.79 × 517.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.23x = 709,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,469.03/913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.88

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