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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.68, 1,366.89 and 706.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.68, 1,366.89 and 706.58 is: 1,058.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.68 : 1,366.89 = 706.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.68/1,366.89 = 706.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.68x = 1,366.89 × 706.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.68x = 965,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,819.67/912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.23

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