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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.77, 1,260.93 and 559.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.77, 1,260.93 and 559.65 is: 772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.77 : 1,260.93 = 559.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.77/1,260.93 = 559.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.77x = 1,260.93 × 559.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.77x = 705,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,673.17/913.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.27

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