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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.11, 1,369.04 and 708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.11, 1,369.04 and 708.02 is: 1,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.11 : 1,369.04 = 708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.11/1,369.04 = 708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.11x = 1,369.04 × 708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.11x = 969,307.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,307.70/914.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.38

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