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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.32, 1,260.45 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.32, 1,260.45 and 581.76 is: 802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.32 : 1,260.45 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.32/1,260.45 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.32x = 1,260.45 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.32x = 733,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,279.39/913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.87

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