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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.21, 1,262.19 and 704.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.21, 1,262.19 and 704.00 is: 971.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.21 : 1,262.19 = 704.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.21/1,262.19 = 704.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.21x = 1,262.19 × 704.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.21x = 888,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,575.45/914.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.96

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