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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.53, 1,262.66 and 705.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.53, 1,262.66 and 705.47 is: 972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.53 : 1,262.66 = 705.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.53/1,262.66 = 705.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.53x = 1,262.66 × 705.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.53x = 890,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,758.91/915.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.95

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