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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.80, 1,261.08 and 582.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.80, 1,261.08 and 582.48 is: 803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.80 : 1,261.08 = 582.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.80/1,261.08 = 582.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.80x = 1,261.08 × 582.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.80x = 734,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,553.88/913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.85

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