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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.08, 1,259.78 and 703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.08, 1,259.78 and 703.48 is: 970.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.08 : 1,259.78 = 703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.08/1,259.78 = 703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.08x = 1,259.78 × 703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.08x = 886,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,230.03/913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.59

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