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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.95, 1,187.02 and 703.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.95, 1,187.02 and 703.42 is: 969.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.95 : 1,187.02 = 703.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.95/1,187.02 = 703.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.95x = 1,187.02 × 703.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.95x = 834,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,971.52/860.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.83

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