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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.28, 1,259.96 and 618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.28, 1,259.96 and 618.17 is: 852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.28 : 1,259.96 = 618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.28/1,259.96 = 618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.28x = 1,259.96 × 618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.28x = 778,860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,860.08/913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.82

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