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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,248.14 and 708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,248.14 and 708.20 is: 976.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,248.14 = 708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,248.14 = 708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,248.14 × 708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 883,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,932.75/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.70

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