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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.95, 1,260.99 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.95, 1,260.99 and 599.13 is: 826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.95 : 1,260.99 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.95/1,260.99 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.95x = 1,260.99 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.95x = 755,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,496.94/913.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.63

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