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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.99, 1,260.51 and 702.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.99, 1,260.51 and 702.77 is: 970.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.99 : 1,260.51 = 702.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.99/1,260.51 = 702.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.99x = 1,260.51 × 702.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.99x = 885,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,849.13/912.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.27

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