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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.64, 1,260.75 and 559.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.64, 1,260.75 and 559.67 is: 772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.64 : 1,260.75 = 559.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.64/1,260.75 = 559.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.64x = 1,260.75 × 559.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.64x = 705,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,600.15/913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.30

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