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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.42, 1,252.95 and 710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.42, 1,252.95 and 710.62 is: 981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.42 : 1,252.95 = 710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.42/1,252.95 = 710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.42x = 1,252.95 × 710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.42x = 890,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,371.33/907.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.21

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