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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,248.35 and 707.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,248.35 and 707.31 is: 976.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,248.35 = 707.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,248.35 = 707.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,248.35 × 707.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 882,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,966.90/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.58

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