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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.98, 1,261.15 and 582.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.98, 1,261.15 and 582.69 is: 804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.98 : 1,261.15 = 582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.98/1,261.15 = 582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.98x = 1,261.15 × 582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.98x = 734,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,859.49/913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.02

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