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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.26, 1,259.96 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.26, 1,259.96 and 559.08 is: 771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.26 : 1,259.96 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.26/1,259.96 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.26x = 1,259.96 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.26x = 704,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,418.44/913.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.32

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