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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.48, 1,260.46 and 582.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.48, 1,260.46 and 582.19 is: 803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.48 : 1,260.46 = 582.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.48/1,260.46 = 582.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.48x = 1,260.46 × 582.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.48x = 733,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,824.78/913.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.33

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