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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.20, 1,368.51 and 706.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.20, 1,368.51 and 706.81 is: 1,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.20 : 1,368.51 = 706.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.20/1,368.51 = 706.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.20x = 1,368.51 × 706.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.20x = 967,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,276.55/913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.22

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