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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.72, 1,371.55 and 708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.72, 1,371.55 and 708.67 is: 1,061.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.72 : 1,371.55 = 708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.72/1,371.55 = 708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.72x = 1,371.55 × 708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.72x = 971,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,969.90/915.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.42

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