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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.08, 1,258.56 and 755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.08, 1,258.56 and 755.94 is: 1,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.08 : 1,258.56 = 755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.08/1,258.56 = 755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.08x = 1,258.56 × 755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.08x = 951,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,395.85/913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.96

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