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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.08, 1,251.30 and 708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.08, 1,251.30 and 708.52 is: 979.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.08 : 1,251.30 = 708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.08/1,251.30 = 708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.08x = 1,251.30 × 708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.08x = 886,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,571.08/905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.55

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