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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.86, 1,261.23 and 535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.86, 1,261.23 and 535.89 is: 739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.86 : 1,261.23 = 535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.86/1,261.23 = 535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.86x = 1,261.23 × 535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.86x = 675,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,880.54/913.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.59

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