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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,260.76 and 702.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,260.76 and 702.95 is: 970.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,260.76 = 702.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,260.76 = 702.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,260.76 × 702.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 886,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,251.24/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.53

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