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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.77, 1,260.21 and 702.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.77, 1,260.21 and 702.55 is: 969.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.77 : 1,260.21 = 702.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.77/1,260.21 = 702.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.77x = 1,260.21 × 702.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.77x = 885,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,364.75/912.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.98

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