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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.94, 1,373.25 and 529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.94, 1,373.25 and 529.46 is: 795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.94 : 1,373.25 = 529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.94/1,373.25 = 529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.94x = 1,373.25 × 529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.94x = 727,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,080.95/913.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.55

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