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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.33, 1,371.56 and 707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.33, 1,371.56 and 707.60 is: 1,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.33 : 1,371.56 = 707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.33/1,371.56 = 707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.33x = 1,371.56 × 707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.33x = 970,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,517.36/915.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.29

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