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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.91, 1,250.17 and 710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.91, 1,250.17 and 710.08 is: 978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.91 : 1,250.17 = 710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.91/1,250.17 = 710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.91x = 1,250.17 × 710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.91x = 887,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,720.71/906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.84

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