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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.15, 1,262.14 and 705.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.15, 1,262.14 and 705.09 is: 972.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.15 : 1,262.14 = 705.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.15/1,262.14 = 705.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.15x = 1,262.14 × 705.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.15x = 889,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,920.53/915.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.43

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