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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.16, 1,258.00 and 700.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.16, 1,258.00 and 700.95 is: 967.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.16 : 1,258.00 = 700.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.16/1,258.00 = 700.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.16x = 1,258.00 × 700.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.16x = 881,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,791.18/911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.77

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