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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.20, 1,268.83 and 708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.20, 1,268.83 and 708.10 is: 975.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.20 : 1,268.83 = 708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.20/1,268.83 = 708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.20x = 1,268.83 × 708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.20x = 898,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,460.99/921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.32

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