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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,246.38 and 707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,246.38 and 707.33 is: 975.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,246.38 = 707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,246.38 = 707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,246.38 × 707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 881,601.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,601.97/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.05

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