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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.22, 1,356.78 and 708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.22, 1,356.78 and 708 is: 1,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.22 : 1,356.78 = 708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.22/1,356.78 = 708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.22x = 1,356.78 × 708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.22x = 960,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,600.24/904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.35

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