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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.15, 1,246.89 and 707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.15, 1,246.89 and 707.32 is: 975.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.15 : 1,246.89 = 707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.15/1,246.89 = 707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.15x = 1,246.89 × 707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.15x = 881,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,950.23/904.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.45

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