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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.65, 1,260.36 and 581.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.65, 1,260.36 and 581.49 is: 802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.65 : 1,260.36 = 581.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.65/1,260.36 = 581.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.65x = 1,260.36 × 581.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.65x = 732,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,886.74/913.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.15

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