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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.86, 1,370.79 and 700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.86, 1,370.79 and 700.02 is: 1,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.86 : 1,370.79 = 700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.86/1,370.79 = 700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.86x = 1,370.79 × 700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.86x = 959,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,580.42/913.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.03

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