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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.30, 1,261.05 and 703.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.30, 1,261.05 and 703.15 is: 970.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.30 : 1,261.05 = 703.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.30/1,261.05 = 703.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.30x = 1,261.05 × 703.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.30x = 886,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,707.31/913.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.88

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