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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.82, 1,260.09 and 599.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.82, 1,260.09 and 599.00 is: 825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.82 : 1,260.09 = 599.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.82/1,260.09 = 599.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.82x = 1,260.09 × 599.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.82x = 754,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,787.61/913.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.97

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