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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.88, 1,260.38 and 702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.88, 1,260.38 and 702.68 is: 970.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.88 : 1,260.38 = 702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.88/1,260.38 = 702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.88x = 1,260.38 × 702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.88x = 885,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,643.82/912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.16

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