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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.51, 1,251.96 and 697.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.51, 1,251.96 and 697.31 is: 961.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.51 : 1,251.96 = 697.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.51/1,251.96 = 697.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.51x = 1,251.96 × 697.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.51x = 873,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,004.23/907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.98

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