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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.73, 1,370.79 and 708.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.73, 1,370.79 and 708.35 is: 1,061.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.73 : 1,370.79 = 708.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.73/1,370.79 = 708.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.73x = 1,370.79 × 708.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.73x = 970,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,992.24/914.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.51

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