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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.70, 1,271.30 and 710.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.70, 1,271.30 and 710.57 is: 981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.70 : 1,271.30 = 710.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.70/1,271.30 = 710.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.70x = 1,271.30 × 710.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.70x = 903,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,347.27/920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.15

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