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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.96, 1,247.82 and 707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.96, 1,247.82 and 707.56 is: 976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.96 : 1,247.82 = 707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.96/1,247.82 = 707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.96x = 1,247.82 × 707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.96x = 882,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,907.52/903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.71

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