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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.98, 1,366.69 and 705.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.98, 1,366.69 and 705.59 is: 1,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.98 : 1,366.69 = 705.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.98/1,366.69 = 705.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.98x = 1,366.69 × 705.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.98x = 964,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,313.83/911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.38

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