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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.16, 1,662 and 707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.16, 1,662 and 707 is: 975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.16 : 1,662 = 707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.16/1,662 = 707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.16x = 1,662 × 707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.16x = 1,175,034
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,034/1,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.81

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