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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.20, 1,249.21 and 708.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.20, 1,249.21 and 708.37 is: 977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.20 : 1,249.21 = 708.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.20/1,249.21 = 708.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.20x = 1,249.21 × 708.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.20x = 884,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,901.54/905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.58

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