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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.60, 1,253.20 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.60, 1,253.20 and 697.44 is: 963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.60 : 1,253.20 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.60/1,253.20 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.60x = 1,253.20 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.60x = 874,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,034.76/907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.02

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