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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.30, 1,260.63 and 618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.30, 1,260.63 and 618.56 is: 853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.30 : 1,260.63 = 618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.30/1,260.63 = 618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.30x = 1,260.63 × 618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.30x = 779,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,773.72/913.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.80

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