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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.13, 1,261.87 and 704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.13, 1,261.87 and 704.84 is: 971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.13 : 1,261.87 = 704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.13/1,261.87 = 704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.13x = 1,261.87 × 704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.13x = 889,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,416.45/915.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.90

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