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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.12, 1,263.96 and 703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.12, 1,263.96 and 703.80 is: 972.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.12 : 1,263.96 = 703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.12/1,263.96 = 703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.12x = 1,263.96 × 703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.12x = 889,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,575.05/915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.09

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