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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.84, 1,254.24 and 698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.84, 1,254.24 and 698.88 is: 965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.84 : 1,254.24 = 698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.84/1,254.24 = 698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.84x = 1,254.24 × 698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.84x = 876,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,563.25/907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.55

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