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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,262.04 and 707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,262.04 and 707.76 is: 977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,262.04 = 707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,262.04 = 707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,262.04 × 707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 893,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,221.43/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.10

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