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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,249.92 and 707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,249.92 and 707.52 is: 978.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,249.92 = 707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,249.92 = 707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,249.92 × 707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 884,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,343.40/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.17

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