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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.97, 1,261.48 and 582.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.97, 1,261.48 and 582.32 is: 803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.97 : 1,261.48 = 582.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.97/1,261.48 = 582.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.97x = 1,261.48 × 582.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.97x = 734,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,586.73/913.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.73

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