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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,260.36 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,260.36 and 559.08 is: 771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,260.36 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,260.36 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,260.36 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 704,637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,637.16/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.34

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