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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.52, 1,366.20 and 707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.52, 1,366.20 and 707.46 is: 1,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.52 : 1,366.20 = 707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.52/1,366.20 = 707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.52x = 1,366.20 × 707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.52x = 966,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,531.85/912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.19

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