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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.24, 1,260.68 and 582.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.24, 1,260.68 and 582.11 is: 803.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.24 : 1,260.68 = 582.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.24/1,260.68 = 582.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.24x = 1,260.68 × 582.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.24x = 733,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,851.28/913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.57

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