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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,250.91 and 697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,250.91 and 697.98 is: 961.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,250.91 = 697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,250.91 = 697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,250.91 × 697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 873,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,110.16/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.78

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