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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.14, 1,373.52 and 710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.14, 1,373.52 and 710.48 is: 1,066.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.14 : 1,373.52 = 710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.14/1,373.52 = 710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.14x = 1,373.52 × 710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.14x = 975,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,858.49/915.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.35

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