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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.94, 1,260.60 and 582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.94, 1,260.60 and 582.45 is: 803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.94 : 1,260.60 = 582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.94/1,260.60 = 582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.94x = 1,260.60 × 582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.94x = 734,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,236.47/913.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.37

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