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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.46, 1,261.10 and 582.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.46, 1,261.10 and 582.17 is: 803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.46 : 1,261.10 = 582.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.46/1,261.10 = 582.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.46x = 1,261.10 × 582.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.46x = 734,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,169.74/913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.73

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