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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.61, 1,260.93 and 559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.61, 1,260.93 and 559.74 is: 772.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.61 : 1,260.93 = 559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.61/1,260.93 = 559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.61x = 1,260.93 × 559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.61x = 705,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,799.79/913.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.54

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