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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.14, 1,258.80 and 726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.14, 1,258.80 and 726.70 is: 1,001.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.14 : 1,258.80 = 726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.14/1,258.80 = 726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.14x = 1,258.80 × 726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.14x = 914,769.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,769.96/913.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.79

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