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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.53, 1,263.95 and 797.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.53, 1,263.95 and 797.43 is: 1,103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.53 : 1,263.95 = 797.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.53/1,263.95 = 797.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.53x = 1,263.95 × 797.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.53x = 1,007,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,901.34/913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.31

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