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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.56, 1,369.70 and 708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.56, 1,369.70 and 708.46 is: 1,061.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.56 : 1,369.70 = 708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.56/1,369.70 = 708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.56x = 1,369.70 × 708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.56x = 970,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,377.66/914.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.04

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