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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.43, 1,259.75 and 773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.43, 1,259.75 and 773.89 is: 1,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.43 : 1,259.75 = 773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.43/1,259.75 = 773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.43x = 1,259.75 × 773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.43x = 974,906.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,906.71/913.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.30

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