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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.96, 1,362.42 and 702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.96, 1,362.42 and 702.92 is: 1,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.96 : 1,362.42 = 702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.96/1,362.42 = 702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.96x = 1,362.42 × 702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.96x = 957,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,672.27/907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.76

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