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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.03, 1,256.43 and 699.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.03, 1,256.43 and 699.82 is: 966.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.03 : 1,256.43 = 699.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.03/1,256.43 = 699.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.03x = 1,256.43 × 699.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.03x = 879,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,274.84/910.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.20

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