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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,259.31 and 716.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,259.31 and 716.77 is: 988.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.60 : 1,259.31 = 716.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.60/1,259.31 = 716.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.60x = 1,259.31 × 716.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.60x = 902,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,635.63/913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.00

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