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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.39, 1,263.35 and 705.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.39, 1,263.35 and 705.39 is: 973.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.39 : 1,263.35 = 705.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.39/1,263.35 = 705.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.39x = 1,263.35 × 705.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.39x = 891,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,150.93/915.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.53

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