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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.08, 1,262.40 and 705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.08, 1,262.40 and 705.32 is: 973.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.08 : 1,262.40 = 705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.08/1,262.40 = 705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.08x = 1,262.40 × 705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.08x = 890,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,395.97/915.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.03

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