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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.35, 1,252.75 and 697.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.35, 1,252.75 and 697.15 is: 962.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.35 : 1,252.75 = 697.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.35/1,252.75 = 697.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.35x = 1,252.75 × 697.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.35x = 873,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,354.66/907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.53

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