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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,252.68 and 697.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,252.68 and 697.07 is: 962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,252.68 = 697.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,252.68 = 697.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,252.68 × 697.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 873,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,205.65/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.50

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