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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.08, 1,261.02 and 704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.08, 1,261.02 and 704.32 is: 971.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.08 : 1,261.02 = 704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.08/1,261.02 = 704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.08x = 1,261.02 × 704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.08x = 888,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,161.61/914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.65

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