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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.32, 1,260.34 and 559.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.32, 1,260.34 and 559.83 is: 772.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.32 : 1,260.34 = 559.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.32/1,260.34 = 559.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.32x = 1,260.34 × 559.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.32x = 705,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,567.04/913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.53

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