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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.10, 1,257.42 and 701.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.10, 1,257.42 and 701.58 is: 968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.10 : 1,257.42 = 701.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.10/1,257.42 = 701.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.10x = 1,257.42 × 701.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.10x = 882,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,180.72/911.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.26

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