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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.00, 1,264.50 and 707.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.00, 1,264.50 and 707.21 is: 975.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.00 : 1,264.50 = 707.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.00/1,264.50 = 707.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.00x = 1,264.50 × 707.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.00x = 894,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,260.72/917.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.21

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