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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913, 1,258.78 and 700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913, 1,258.78 and 700.56 is: 965.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913 : 1,258.78 = 700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913/1,258.78 = 700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913x = 1,258.78 × 700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913x = 881,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,850.92/913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.88

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