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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.66, 1,260.18 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.66, 1,260.18 and 581.80 is: 802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.66 : 1,260.18 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.66/1,260.18 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.66x = 1,260.18 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.66x = 733,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,172.72/913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.46

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