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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,261.08 and 619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,261.08 and 619.26 is: 854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,261.08 = 619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,261.08 = 619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,261.08 × 619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 780,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,936.40/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.88

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