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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.33, 1,259.39 and 618.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.33, 1,259.39 and 618.09 is: 852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.33 : 1,259.39 = 618.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.33/1,259.39 = 618.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.33x = 1,259.39 × 618.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.33x = 778,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,416.37/913.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.28

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