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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.59, 1,371.06 and 707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.59, 1,371.06 and 707.64 is: 1,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.59 : 1,371.06 = 707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.59/1,371.06 = 707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.59x = 1,371.06 × 707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.59x = 970,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,216.90/913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.98

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