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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.16, 1,248.26 and 708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.16, 1,248.26 and 708.32 is: 976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.16 : 1,248.26 = 708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.16/1,248.26 = 708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.16x = 1,248.26 × 708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.16x = 884,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,167.52/905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.81

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