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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.39, 1,260.14 and 581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.39, 1,260.14 and 581.75 is: 802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.39 : 1,260.14 = 581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.39/1,260.14 = 581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.39x = 1,260.14 × 581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.39x = 733,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,081.96/913.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.60

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