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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.90, 1,373.70 and 709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.90, 1,373.70 and 709.70 is: 1,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.90 : 1,373.70 = 709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.90/1,373.70 = 709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.90x = 1,373.70 × 709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.90x = 974,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,914.89/914.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.60

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