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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.69, 1,260.51 and 577.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.69, 1,260.51 and 577.47 is: 796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.69 : 1,260.51 = 577.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.69/1,260.51 = 577.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.69x = 1,260.51 × 577.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.69x = 727,908.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,908.97/913.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.67

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