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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.86, 1,373.79 and 702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.86, 1,373.79 and 702.02 is: 1,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.86 : 1,373.79 = 702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.86/1,373.79 = 702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.86x = 1,373.79 × 702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.86x = 964,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,428.06/915.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.03

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