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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.51, 1,246.85 and 707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.51, 1,246.85 and 707.68 is: 975.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.51 : 1,246.85 = 707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.51/1,246.85 = 707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.51x = 1,246.85 × 707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.51x = 882,370.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,370.81/904.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.52

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