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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.33, 1,259.55 and 781.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.33, 1,259.55 and 781.04 is: 1,077.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.33 : 1,259.55 = 781.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.33/1,259.55 = 781.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.33x = 1,259.55 × 781.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.33x = 983,762.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,762.08/913.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.12

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