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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.53, 1,251.99 and 711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.53, 1,251.99 and 711.60 is: 981.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.53 : 1,251.99 = 711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.53/1,251.99 = 711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.53x = 1,251.99 × 711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.53x = 890,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,916.08/907.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.69

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