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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,246.29 and 707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,246.29 and 707.28 is: 974.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,246.29 = 707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,246.29 = 707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,246.29 × 707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 881,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,475.99/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.97

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