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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.64, 1,261.06 and 559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.64, 1,261.06 and 559.68 is: 772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.64 : 1,261.06 = 559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.64/1,261.06 = 559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.64x = 1,261.06 × 559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.64x = 705,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,790.06/913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.50

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