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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.41, 1,260.38 and 559.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.41, 1,260.38 and 559.04 is: 771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.41 : 1,260.38 = 559.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.41/1,260.38 = 559.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.41x = 1,260.38 × 559.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.41x = 704,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,597.93/913.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.39

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