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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.61, 1,257.05 and 700.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.61, 1,257.05 and 700.71 is: 967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.61 : 1,257.05 = 700.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.61/1,257.05 = 700.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.61x = 1,257.05 × 700.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.61x = 880,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,820.60/910.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.29

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