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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.85, 1,250.09 and 710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.85, 1,250.09 and 710.02 is: 978.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.85 : 1,250.09 = 710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.85/1,250.09 = 710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.85x = 1,250.09 × 710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.85x = 887,584.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,584.89/906.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.76

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