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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.89, 1,253.48 and 697.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.89, 1,253.48 and 697.67 is: 963.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.89 : 1,253.48 = 697.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.89/1,253.48 = 697.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.89x = 1,253.48 × 697.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.89x = 874,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,505.64/907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.23

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