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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.76, 1,253.06 and 710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.76, 1,253.06 and 710.48 is: 980.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.76 : 1,253.06 = 710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.76/1,253.06 = 710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.76x = 1,253.06 × 710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.76x = 890,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,274.07/907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.74

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