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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.03, 1,259.19 and 701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.03, 1,259.19 and 701.82 is: 968.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.03 : 1,259.19 = 701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.03/1,259.19 = 701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.03x = 1,259.19 × 701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.03x = 883,724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,724.73/912.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.96

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