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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.87, 1,260.16 and 702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.87, 1,260.16 and 702.97 is: 970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.87 : 1,260.16 = 702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.87/1,260.16 = 702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.87x = 1,260.16 × 702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.87x = 885,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,849.77/912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.40

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