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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.67, 1,375.19 and 708.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.67, 1,375.19 and 708.71 is: 1,062.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.67 : 1,375.19 = 708.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.67/1,375.19 = 708.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.67x = 1,375.19 × 708.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.67x = 974,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,600.49/917.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.04

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