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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,251.36 and 697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,251.36 and 697.32 is: 961.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,251.36 = 697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,251.36 = 697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,251.36 × 697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 872,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,598.36/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.99

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