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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,251.72 and 710.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,251.72 and 710.19 is: 980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,251.72 = 710.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,251.72 = 710.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,251.72 × 710.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 888,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,959.03/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.09

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