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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.27, 1,251.84 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.27, 1,251.84 and 697.68 is: 962.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.27 : 1,251.84 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.27/1,251.84 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.27x = 1,251.84 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.27x = 873,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,383.73/907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.65

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