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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.80, 1,247.76 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.80, 1,247.76 and 708.24 is: 976.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.80 : 1,247.76 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.80/1,247.76 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.80x = 1,247.76 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.80x = 883,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,713.54/904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.69

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