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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.37, 1,260.85 and 703.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.37, 1,260.85 and 703.47 is: 971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.37 : 1,260.85 = 703.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.37/1,260.85 = 703.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.37x = 1,260.85 × 703.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.37x = 886,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,965.24/913.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.09

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