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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.77, 1,261.60 and 703.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.77, 1,261.60 and 703.55 is: 971.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.77 : 1,261.60 = 703.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.77/1,261.60 = 703.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.77x = 1,261.60 × 703.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.77x = 887,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,595.16/913.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.36

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