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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.63, 1,257.05 and 701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.63, 1,257.05 and 701.34 is: 967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.63 : 1,257.05 = 701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.63/1,257.05 = 701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.63x = 1,257.05 × 701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.63x = 881,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,615.94/911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.08

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