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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.14, 1,256.70 and 699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.14, 1,256.70 and 699.99 is: 966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.14 : 1,256.70 = 699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.14/1,256.70 = 699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.14x = 1,256.70 × 699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.14x = 879,671.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,671.15/910.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.53

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