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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.38, 1,260.03 and 559.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.38, 1,260.03 and 559.18 is: 771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.38 : 1,260.03 = 559.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.38/1,260.03 = 559.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.38x = 1,260.03 × 559.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.38x = 704,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,583.58/913.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.40

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