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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.35, 1,260.53 and 577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.35, 1,260.53 and 577.74 is: 797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.35 : 1,260.53 = 577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.35/1,260.53 = 577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.35x = 1,260.53 × 577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.35x = 728,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,258.60/913.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.35

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