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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.59, 1,260.54 and 559.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.59, 1,260.54 and 559.49 is: 771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.59 : 1,260.54 = 559.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.59/1,260.54 = 559.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.59x = 1,260.54 × 559.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.59x = 705,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,253.22/913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.96

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