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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.41, 1,246.73 and 707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.41, 1,246.73 and 707.58 is: 975.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.41 : 1,246.73 = 707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.41/1,246.73 = 707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.41x = 1,246.73 × 707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.41x = 882,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,157.68/904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.40

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