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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,262.14 and 703.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,262.14 and 703.95 is: 971.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,262.14 = 703.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,262.14 = 703.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,262.14 × 703.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 888,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,483.45/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.91

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