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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.28, 1,260.50 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.28, 1,260.50 and 582.08 is: 803.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.28 : 1,260.50 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.28/1,260.50 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.28x = 1,260.50 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.28x = 733,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,702.63/913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.38

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