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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.72, 1,261.13 and 582.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.72, 1,261.13 and 582.07 is: 803.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.72 : 1,261.13 = 582.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.72/1,261.13 = 582.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.72x = 1,261.13 × 582.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.72x = 734,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,065.94/913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.38

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