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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.46, 1,260.98 and 582.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.46, 1,260.98 and 582.33 is: 803.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.46 : 1,260.98 = 582.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.46/1,260.98 = 582.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.46x = 1,260.98 × 582.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.46x = 734,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,303.57/913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.87

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