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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.63, 1,260.35 and 577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.63, 1,260.35 and 577.38 is: 796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.63 : 1,260.35 = 577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.63/1,260.35 = 577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.63x = 1,260.35 × 577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.63x = 727,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,700.88/913.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.49

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