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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.92, 1,252.26 and 710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.92, 1,252.26 and 710.12 is: 980.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.92 : 1,252.26 = 710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.92/1,252.26 = 710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.92x = 1,252.26 × 710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.92x = 889,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,254.87/906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.52

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